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T538 UEB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,180 mi
Last recorded89,180 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 UEB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,180 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

N/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Rear inner brake pads very low

corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,062 miles

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,191 miles

Brake discs corroding

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,648 miles

Brake discs corroding

Coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,535 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Rear child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,535 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Rear child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,027 miles

both outer rear seat belts unable to test due to child seats being fitted

front suspension bushes wearing

o/s/r coil spring broken but spring still locating

Fail 30 Jul 2012 79,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

both outer rear seat belts unable to test due to child seats being fitted

front suspension bushes wearing

o/s/r coil spring broken but spring still locating

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,078 miles

brake pipes corroding

brakes corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,078 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

brakes corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,299 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Child seat fitted to o/s/r adult seat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pitting

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r coil spring top rubber worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,299 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Child seat fitted to o/s/r adult seat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pitting

O/s/r coil spring top rubber worn

Slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,415 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,074 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Both front tyres gettin low on edges

Both raer brake pipes too flexies starting to corrode

N/S/F indicator starting to show very slight white light

O/S/R flexie collars starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,074 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Both front tyres gettin low on edges

Both raer brake pipes too flexies starting to corrode

N/S/F indicator starting to show very slight white light

O/S/R flexie collars starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,925 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 59,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T538 UEB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T538 UEB, 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 T538 UEB registered?

T538 UEB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 1999.

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