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T589 KCJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 KCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 152,515 miles

Nearside Rear floor grommet hole corroded

suspension lowered

Fail 10 May 2017 152,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear floor grommet hole corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,334 miles

Electrical warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear exhaust hanger broken but not seriously affecting the security of exhaust

Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,334 miles

Electrical warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but not seriously affecting the security of exhaust

Pass 15 May 2015 126,696 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 126,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 126,679 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 123,912 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Oil weep from engine

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 25 Jan 2013 116,043 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Front anti-role bar center bushes worn

Front anti-role bar drop link bushes worn

Nearside front inner cv boot pereshed

Offside mirror glass loose but secure

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Jan 2013 116,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Coolant level low

Front anti-role bar center bushes worn

Front anti-role bar drop link bushes worn

Nearside front inner cv boot pereshed

Offside mirror glass loose but secure

Offside rear and nearside front tyres on 2mm

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

Various small chips in windscreen

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2011 103,394 miles

All front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer hanger in poor condition

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,026 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 86,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 167,638 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 150,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 135,222 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 134,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray insecure

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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T589 KCJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T589 KCJ, 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 T589 KCJ registered?

T589 KCJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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