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T678 CGT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,386 mi
Last recorded146,386 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 CGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 146,386 miles

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

exhaust silincer corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 137,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 137,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light staying on.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 126,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light staying on.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,055 miles

air bag light on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

wear in ball joint on nearside front front top suspension arm getting close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,332 miles

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,898 miles

Air bag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Fail 10 Sep 2009 108,898 miles

Air bag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,143 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 96,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 88,321 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,037 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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T678 CGT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T678 CGT, 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 T678 CGT registered?

T678 CGT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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