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T676 SMV

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT676 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,421 miles

195/65/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S DRVESHAFT INNER RETAINING DEVICE LOOSE

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,354 miles

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

CLAMP ON O/S/R BRAKE HOSE

Pass 31 Oct 2009 65,492 miles

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

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

handbrake has slight reserve travel

o/s/r brake has slightly restricted movement

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,032 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 62,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,890 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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T676 SMV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T676 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 T676 SMV registered?

T676 SMV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T676 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T676 SMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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