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T580 LYB

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,187 mi
Last recorded234,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 LYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 234,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 232,149 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 232,114 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 227,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 223,365 miles

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

Oil leak

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise rear suspension bushs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 219,017 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres outshape & uneven wear

Fail 9 Jun 2011 219,017 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

advise rear tyres outshape & uneven wear

Pass 9 Jun 2010 215,423 miles

advise rear tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2010 215,423 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2009 210,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 205,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear axle bushs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2008 205,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear axle bushs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 198,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 193,539 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 193,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T580 LYB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T580 LYB, 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 T580 LYB registered?

T580 LYB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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