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T662 JTW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,120 mi
Last recorded133,120 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT662 JTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 133,120 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 132,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 126,182 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 126,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 109,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,179 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 89,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre but not part of test (NOT REPAIRABLE)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 70,618 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 70,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn but not to exces at present 195/65R15V

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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T662 JTW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T662 JTW, 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 T662 JTW registered?

T662 JTW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T662 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T662 JTW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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