CarVerify

Free Car Check

T582 CFG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,654 mi
Last recorded177,654 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT582 CFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 177,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 172,831 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive at present

windscreen damaged but not severely restricting vision of the road

Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,602 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated close to limits.

Both rear metal brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded.

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside front headlamp has slight damage.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 164,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated close to limits.

Both rear metal brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded.

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside front headlamp has slight damage.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 158,841 miles

(1) Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inside edge

(2) Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn close to limit

(4) All exhaust clamps deteriorated

(5) All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 158,841 miles

(1) Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inside edge

(2) Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn close to limit

(4) All exhaust clamps deteriorated

(5) All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 150,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorated close to legal limit.

Windscreen slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine misfire.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated.

Offside front headlamp lense slightly damaged.

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 135,128 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(1) Both rear brakes binding on close to limit.

(3) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 135,092 miles

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

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

(1) Both rear brakes binding on close to limit.

(3) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,722 miles

(2) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(3) Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape slightly.

(5) Exhaust system corroded slightly.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,988 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,164 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror glass loose

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,164 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wing mirror glass loose

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,769 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,769 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 68,094 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T582 CFG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T582 CFG, 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

How do I check the history of T582 CFG?

You can check the full history of T582 CFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T582 CFG registered?

T582 CFG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T582 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T582 CFG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T582 CFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T582 CFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.