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T661 RHC

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 RHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,010 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust braket excessivley corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust braket excessivley corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 106,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 106,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,253 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 95,234 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 83,109 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 83,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 78,006 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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T661 RHC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 T661 RHC, 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 T661 RHC registered?

T661 RHC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T661 RHC safe to buy?

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