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T543 JAU

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,862 mi
Last recorded155,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 JAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 155,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to bodywork

nearside handbrake effort borderline pass

slight lift both front top suspension mountings

Fail 18 Jun 2024 155,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to bodywork

nearside handbrake effort borderline pass

slight lift both front top suspension mountings

Pass 15 Jun 2023 149,783 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter perished

rear rubber exhaust mounting and clamp broken - system secure

Pass 2 Jul 2022 143,628 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken /front clamp loose - system secure

Fail 2 Jul 2022 143,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken /front clamp loose - system secure

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake effort low

offside rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 8 Jan 2021 138,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside handbrake effort low

offside rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,049 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 10 Jul 2018 127,049 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,802 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,577 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust U-clamp insecure

nearside handbrake effort low

rear rubber exhaust mount weak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 103,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 100,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,355 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,589 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,479 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,650 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

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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T543 JAU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T543 JAU, 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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T543 JAU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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