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T56 JGP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,011 mi
Last recorded185,011 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 JGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 185,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 177,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 165,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 148,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 137,700 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front sub frame poor repair

Pass 10 Nov 2011 134,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 124,790 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres on limit and wearing unevenly

slight "lift" movement in both front strut top mountings

Fail 27 Oct 2009 119,928 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to wear

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight "lift" movement in both front strut top mountings

slight lubricant leak from o/s/f inner c/v boot

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox/

small stone chip in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,928 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to wear

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight "lift" movement in both front strut top mountings

slight lubricant leak from o/s/f inner c/v boot

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox/

small stone chip in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Nov 2008 109,589 miles

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

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

off side rear panel damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,276 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 104,276 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,104 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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T56 JGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T56 JGP, 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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T56 JGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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