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T583 ABL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,208 mi
Last recorded175,208 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT583 ABL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 175,208 miles

Engine showing signs of oil leaks .

Exhaust heatshield loose

Shock absorber top mounting bearings worn .

Fail 11 Dec 2013 175,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine showing signs of oil leaks .

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

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

Shock absorber top mounting bearings worn .

Pass 15 Dec 2012 167,731 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to get low on the inner edges[especially offside].

Underbonnet power assisted steering pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 167,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyre treads starting to get low on the inner edges[especially offside].

Underbonnet power assisted steering pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 163,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 157,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 157,304 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f an o/s/f top mounts have movement

Pass 10 Dec 2009 149,442 miles

Slight lift in both top suspension mountings.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 143,236 miles

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

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

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHED

OFSIDE REAR BRAKE PAD'S WORN LOW

Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 117,310 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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T583 ABL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T583 ABL, 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 T583 ABL registered?

T583 ABL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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