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T621 PGP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,109 mi
Last recorded154,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT621 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 154,109 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 148,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 148,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 145,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 142,891 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r backing plate corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 142,864 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r backing plate corroded

possible fault with air bag system

Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 122,059 miles

Exhaust corroding

o/s headlight cracked

Brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2011 122,059 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads very low and o/s/r disc got hot

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,945 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

Handbrake operation stiff

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

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,945 miles

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

Handbrake operation stiff

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front discs corroded

rear tyres getting low and starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,769 miles

o/s front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,929 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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T621 PGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T621 PGP, 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 T621 PGP registered?

T621 PGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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