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T548 FTD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 FTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,330 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,226 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 125,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,069 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 114,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 107,865 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 107,865 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,485 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 98,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 93,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,164 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 836,543 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 836,543 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,679 miles

front discs is low

Pass 8 Sep 2007 63,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,864 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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T548 FTD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T548 FTD, 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 T548 FTD registered?

T548 FTD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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