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T599 GPP

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,620 mi
Last recorded130,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 GPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 130,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working only works every other aplication (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 120,373 miles

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

Offside Front Upper sun blind device missing

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

engine oil leak

exhaust gas slight leak from front flexi

n/s/r tyre slight cut

Fail 14 May 2016 120,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner rack ball joint has play

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

Offside Front Upper sun blind device missing

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

engine oil leak

exhaust gas slight leak from front flexi

n/s/r tyre slight cut

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,583 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 105,583 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 95,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,364 miles

engine undertray, damaged.

o/s washer jet not aimed at screen.

some play in front suspension bottom arms, may require attention soon.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine undertray, damaged.

o/s washer jet not aimed at screen.

some play in front suspension bottom arms, may require attention soon.

Pass 16 May 2012 75,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 75,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 62,523 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,899 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

center stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 May 2009 55,191 miles

rear number plate

Pass 13 May 2008 53,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 47,022 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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T599 GPP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 T599 GPP, 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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T599 GPP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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