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T525 AFX

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT525 AFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 121,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 117,207 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,063 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 96,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,951 miles

front number plate cracked

off side front inner cv gaitor leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2007 53,644 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing around the outer sidewalls

Front number plate is cracked

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,644 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing around the outer sidewalls

Front number plate is cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,709 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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T525 AFX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T525 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T525 AFX registered?

T525 AFX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T525 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T525 AFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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