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T531 EUA

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 EUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 156,432 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.5mm

rear brake imbalance

Fail 2 Oct 2014 156,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.5mm

rear brake imbalance

slight oil leak around sump bung

Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,698 miles

Oil leak

front brake balance 22%

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 127,692 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake balance 22%

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,274 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,729 miles

END FLOAT STEERING RACK.

FRONT AND REAR PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 108,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

END FLOAT STEERING RACK.

FRONT AND REAR PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 91,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 73,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,987 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 55,949 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 EUA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

T531 EUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T531 EUA safe to buy?

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