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T616 JNC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,559 mi
Last recorded84,559 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 JNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,559 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 84,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door not closing properly every time

Nearside Front washer poor

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate becoming insecure

service light on

Pass 16 Dec 2017 77,781 miles

OSF & NSF Macpherson strut have slight movement at the upper attachments

OSF & NSF Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF both sides (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR & NSR both sides (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

front wipres are slightly split

slight play in steering rack & track ends

Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,724 miles

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

Stop lamp not working NO REAR BRAKE lights at all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OSF & NSF Macpherson strut have slight movement at the upper attachments

OSF & NSF Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF both sides (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR & NSR both sides (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

front wipres are slightly split

slight play in steering rack & track ends

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 58,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,977 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,272 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 34,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,833 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 27,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T616 JNC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T616 JNC, 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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T616 JNC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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