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T552 JNC

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

236,655 mi
Last recorded236,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 JNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 236,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 235,811 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 235,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 229,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 229,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 190,657 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 171,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 103,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,277 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting is detached

rear brakes are binding

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

split in n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 23 Feb 2008 73,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,099 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front inner cv boot damaged offside front inner cv boot clip missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 58,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER C V BOOT CLIP MISSING

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T552 JNC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T552 JNC, 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 T552 JNC registered?

T552 JNC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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