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T57 BWL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,791 mi
Last recorded158,791 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,791 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,611 miles

Dig out of n/s/f tyre

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

Wiper operate slower than usual

both rear wheels difficult to turn by hand

n/s/f tyre scubbed on the inner edge (close to chords)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 155,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Dig out of n/s/f tyre

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

Wiper operate slower than usual

both rear wheels difficult to turn by hand

n/s/f tyre scubbed on the inner edge (close to chords)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 143,253 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 143,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 131,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 131,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 123,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 123,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 120,866 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 118,031 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 111,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 111,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 103,278 miles

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

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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T57 BWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T57 BWL, 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 T57 BWL registered?

T57 BWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 1999.

Is T57 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T57 BWL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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