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T656 CGT

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT656 CGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 143,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 123,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 123,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,122 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 117,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 May 2009 86,068 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2009 86,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2008 100,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,417 miles

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 7 Apr 2006 74,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

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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T656 CGT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T656 CGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T656 CGT registered?

T656 CGT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T656 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T656 CGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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