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T553 BLO

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 BLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,891 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 98,521 miles

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

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

both front windows tinted

Fail 8 May 2010 98,521 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front windows tinted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 91,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 91,970 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,407 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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T553 BLO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T553 BLO, 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 T553 BLO registered?

T553 BLO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T553 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T553 BLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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