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T545 BUB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 BUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2011 117,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 97,691 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 97,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,402 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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T545 BUB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T545 BUB, 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 T545 BUB registered?

T545 BUB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T545 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T545 BUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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