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T61 BFE

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,857 mi
Last recorded128,857 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 BFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 128,857 miles

condition of nearside front sub-frame

slight bind nearside rear brake

wear in rear axle rubber bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,992 miles

wear in rear axle rubber bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,991 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in rear axle rubber bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of brake pipes

condition of n/s headlamp

engine breather pipe split

heavy rust and repairs front subframe

Fail 14 Dec 2015 113,024 miles

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

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

heavy rust and repairs front subframe

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of brake pipes

condition of n/s headlamp

engine breather pipe split

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of rear coil springs

slight unbalance on rear foot brakes (nearside lower)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 91,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of rear coil springs

slight unbalance on rear foot brakes (nearside lower)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,293 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,225 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Heavy corrosion to main thro and rear brake pipes

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,010 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of mainthrough and rear brake pipes

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,256 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy rust on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,432 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

very heavy rust on both front brake disc inner faces

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

very heavy rust on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,704 miles

condition of rear axel rubber mounts

rust on both front brake disc inner faces

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 2 Jan 2007 52,694 miles

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

condition of rear axel rubber mounts

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

rust on both front brake discs inner faces

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 31 Dec 2005 41,543 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 41,535 miles

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

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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T61 BFE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T61 BFE, 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 T61 BFE registered?

T61 BFE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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