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T669 SMV

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT669 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side and off side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,813 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt, clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive need attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,484 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,705 miles

CATLIST RATTLING

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,133 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear axle bushes torn loose from bolts

Pass 19 May 2009 43,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,599 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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T669 SMV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T669 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T669 SMV registered?

T669 SMV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T669 SMV safe to buy?

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