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T527 BBR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 BBR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 106,359 miles

Underseal at subframe

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,359 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,705 miles

both rear tyre inner walls cracking

o/s/r axle pipe corroded

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r upper shocker mounting

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,531 miles

n/s/f headlight aim poor

new clamps at cat section

Pass 11 May 2012 89,183 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 133,130 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 133,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 120,766 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 120,759 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 114,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 108,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,052 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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T527 BBR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T527 BBR, 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 T527 BBR registered?

T527 BBR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T527 BBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T527 BBR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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