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T529 PGF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT529 PGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,180 miles

o/s/r inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 120,628 miles

center exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades poor condition at time of test.

o/s/f mirror glass cracked still see view to the rear at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 120,628 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades poor condition at time of test.

o/s/f mirror glass cracked still see view to the rear at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

water pump leaking coolant at time of test and coolant level low.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,767 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked still see view to the rear at time of test.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 117,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked still see view to the rear at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 114,339 miles

offside front door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 110,990 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 108,030 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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T529 PGF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T529 PGF, 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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T529 PGF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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