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T571 JMS

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,505 mi
Last recorded122,505 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT571 JMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nsf tyre cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2016 122,504 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded osr (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 117,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded osr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,239 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

heatsheild loose

play in n/s/f rackend

Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,154 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust section bracket broken, but system still supported

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment of a child seat

nearside steering rack end/ track rod has slight play

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

centre exhaust section bracket broken, but system still supported

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust system corroded and slightly deteriorated

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment of a child seat

nearside steering rack end/ track rod has slight play

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,757 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,358 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)

centre exhaustmount/bracket insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 67,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,399 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 JMS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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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T571 JMS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 1999.

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