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T580 BRF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 BRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rusty all over under side of the car

Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rusty all over under side of the car

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 29 May 2018 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn back off wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn back of wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 26 May 2017 82,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,708 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 80,180 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 80,180 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 77,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 75,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 75,006 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 72,063 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2012 69,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 63,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 62,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 56,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,027 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 49,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,833 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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T580 BRF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T580 BRF, 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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T580 BRF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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