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T531 CMA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,610 mi
Last recorded119,610 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 CMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 119,610 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper slightly worn.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,203 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,298 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 108,295 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,536 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,245 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,244 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,324 miles

slight wear in rear axle beam rubber bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight wear in rear axle beam rubber bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,351 miles

osf tyre light perishing in tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2008 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre light perishing in tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 83,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 80,522 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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T531 CMA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T531 CMA, 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 T531 CMA registered?

T531 CMA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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