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T548 JMS

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,493 mi
Last recorded156,493 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 JMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 156,493 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 156,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 134,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 113,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER LEAKING .

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST PASSED MOT.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED .

REAR DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 113,967 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER LEAKING .

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST PASSED MOT.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED .

REAR DISCS CORRODED.

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 JMS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T548 JMS, 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 JMS registered?

T548 JMS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T548 JMS safe to buy?

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