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T664 SMV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT664 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 120,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 107,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre very slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre very slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,121 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,100 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 99,473 miles

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

Please note nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner & outer tread sections.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,473 miles

Please note nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner & outer tread sections.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,835 miles

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

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

both rear discs wearing

front discs and pads wearing

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 1 Apr 2011 85,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear discs wearing

front discs and pads wearing

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,227 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 48,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,183 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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T664 SMV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SMV, 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 T664 SMV registered?

T664 SMV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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