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T626 TCF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,865 mi
Last recorded62,865 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT626 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 62,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,691 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 44,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 44,595 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 44,563 miles

Nearside Front outer brake pad breaking up

Pass 16 May 2022 44,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,548 miles

Engine covers / Undertrays

Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,548 miles

Engine covers / Undertrays

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,649 miles

Light oil leak from Offside inner drive shaft seal, suspected

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,286 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,222 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,810 miles

Rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,882 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 26,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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T626 TCF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T626 TCF, 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 T626 TCF registered?

T626 TCF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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