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T629 OGA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,722 mi
Last recorded165,722 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT629 OGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 165,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 157,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 150,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 145,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 125,398 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,396 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 113,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 113,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,297 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 83,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 69,671 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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T629 OGA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T629 OGA, 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 T629 OGA registered?

T629 OGA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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