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T532 ARM

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,718 mi
Last recorded217,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT532 ARM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 217,718 miles

both mirrors poor

corrosion n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes

o/s/r brake binding

wear on both rear and o/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 209,677 miles

blow on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe

emissions

eye level stop light

n/s/f outer c v boot condition

Pass 9 May 2014 200,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 192,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 184,047 miles

condition of front and rear number plates

Fail 31 May 2012 184,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of front and rear number plates

Pass 31 May 2011 171,057 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 171,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 May 2011 171,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 162,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 152,105 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 141,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 133,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 124,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 114,037 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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T532 ARM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T532 ARM, 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 T532 ARM registered?

T532 ARM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T532 ARM safe to buy?

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