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T651 RAA

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT651 RAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 109,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 109,430 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 103,298 miles

Drive shaft Boot insecure N/S/F

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

Front tyres side wall cut but not dip

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 103,298 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Drive shaft Boot insecure N/S/F

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

Front tyres side wall cut but not dip

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 86,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

damage nearside rear wheel arch

front tyres getting low

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

nearside front indicators fading white

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Feb 2006 80,866 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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T651 RAA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T651 RAA, 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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T651 RAA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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