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T523 BLO

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 BLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,487 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,422 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,919 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,892 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,828 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,828 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 29,936 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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T523 BLO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T523 BLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T523 BLO registered?

T523 BLO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T523 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 BLO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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