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T643 BBY

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT643 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both and both corroding (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear some corrosion inner and outer sill

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged advise to replace soon (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear corrosion brake back plate

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

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

both handbrake readings just met minimum requirements at time of test

both rear brakes binding slightly

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion fuel tank straps

corrosion rear axle

long travel hand brake lever

slight play both rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,324 miles

Centre some corrosion fuel tank straps

handbrake reading low

play n/s steering rack

rear brake disc surfaces poor

some corrosion both rear coil springs

some corrosion o/s/r shock absorber

some corrosion rear brake pipes &ferrules

some wear both front lower suspension arms

Fail 5 Feb 2016 127,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre some corrosion fuel tank straps

handbrake reading low

play n/s steering rack

rear brake disc surfaces poor

some corrosion both rear coil springs

some corrosion o/s/r shock absorber

some corrosion rear brake pipes &ferrules

some wear both front lower suspension arms

Fail 5 Feb 2015 121,865 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s sill

some corrosion rear coil springs

some wear / play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,865 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s sill

some corrosion rear coil springs

some wear / play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

rear brake back plates corroded

slight play in n/s inner steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

rear brake back plates corroded

slight play in n/s inner steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,163 miles

corrosion 1 n/s/r brake backplate 2 fuel tank stra 3 rear axle beam

Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,163 miles

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

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

corrosion 1 n/s/r brake backplate 2 fuel tank stra 3 rear axle beam

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,372 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

some corrosion on rear brake ferrules & rear fuel tank strap

Fail 1 Feb 2012 99,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged

some corrosion on rear brake ferrules & rear fuel tank strap

Pass 12 Feb 2011 94,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r outer sill corroded (bottom edge)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2010 92,621 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,844 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,771 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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T643 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T643 BBY, 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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T643 BBY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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