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T571 ABL

1999 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,186 mi
Last recorded133,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT571 ABL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 122,590 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,921 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 119,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,646 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 102,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 96,160 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 96,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre irregular wear

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 May 2007 84,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 77,415 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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T571 ABL is a 1999 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T571 ABL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T571 ABL registered?

T571 ABL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T571 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T571 ABL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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