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T668 JLA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,190 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 70,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet stay faulty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,421 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,421 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,621 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,532 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD IS WORN AND TREAD IS ON 3MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD IS WORN AND IS ON 2.8MM

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Fail 6 Mar 2006 23,532 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD IS WORN AND TREAD IS ON 3MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD IS WORN AND IS ON 2.8MM

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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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T668 JLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T668 JLA, 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 T668 JLA registered?

T668 JLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T668 JLA safe to buy?

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