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T65 RGR

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,342 mi
Last recorded123,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 RGR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,424 miles

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

Offside Lower door corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 110,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp not connected to silenser pipe (7.1.1)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint moving on hub (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported lying on rear axle (7.1.1)

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

Offside Lower door corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise headlight poor beam images

advise windows heavily tinted

Fail 29 Jan 2013 101,481 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise headlight poor beam images

advise windows heavily tinted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 100,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front disc corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bushes on nearside and offside front wishbones split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,071 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,420 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 70,401 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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T65 RGR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T65 RGR, 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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T65 RGR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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