CarVerify

Free Car Check

T664 PVU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,549 mi
Last recorded177,549 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT664 PVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 177,549 miles

nearside rear axle bush split

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes worn resulting in slight movement

Fail 23 Jul 2013 177,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear axle bush split

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,479 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

nearside front indicator lamp has ingress of water

offside rear parking brake recorded slightly low effort

Fail 24 Jul 2012 157,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag warning lamp on

nearside front indicator lamp has ingress of water

offside rear parking brake recorded slightly low effort

Pass 19 Jul 2011 136,498 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering pipe to nearside of steering rack has small leak

power steering pipes at front of engine corroded

slight play in rear subframe mounting bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2011 136,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mounting loose

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering pipe to nearside of steering rack has small leak

power steering pipes at front of engine corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 134,412 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 134,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 133,548 miles

front registration plate discoloured,cracked and loose

nearside rear axle pivot bush has split and has movement

offside rear axle pivot bush perished and has movement

rear registration plate discoloured

Fail 26 Nov 2008 133,545 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front registration plate discoloured,cracked and loose

nearside rear axle pivot bush has split and has movement

offside rear axle pivot bush perished and has movement

rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 8 Nov 2007 126,996 miles

front no plate poor

Fail 6 Nov 2007 126,996 miles

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

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

front no plate poor

Fail 7 Nov 2006 112,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens full of water

Pass 7 Nov 2006 112,013 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens full of water

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T664 PVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T664 PVU, 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

How do I check the history of T664 PVU?

You can check the full history of T664 PVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T664 PVU registered?

T664 PVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T664 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T664 PVU shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T664 PVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T664 PVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.