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T577 JVU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,036 mi
Last recorded143,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT577 JVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,036 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

car lowing spring

Fail 27 Feb 2018 143,036 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car lowing spring

Pass 25 Feb 2017 137,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car lowered

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,634 miles

see advisories from test number:478799955047

Fail 28 Feb 2015 120,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 111,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different road wheels fitted to that fitted at initial test.

offside front brake caliper damp.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,168 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

n/s/f tread depth wearing low inner and outer edge

o/s/f tread depth low slight split in tyre outer edge

o/s/r tread depth low

stone chips in windowscreen less than 10mm zone a

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,745 miles

front indicators fading

o/s/f tyre

wear in front top shocker mountings

Fail 3 Feb 2012 98,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front indicators fading

o/s/f tyre

wear in front top shocker mountings

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,773 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in steering rack & on nearside Borderline

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,202 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in steering rack & on nearside Borderline

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,415 miles

Slight play in nearside front rack end.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,343 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front rack end.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,128 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 17 Dec 2007 77,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2006 72,969 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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T577 JVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 T577 JVU, 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 T577 JVU registered?

T577 JVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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