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T693 JLA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT693 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,201 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,320 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 120,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,157 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 115,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

OIL LEAK

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 109,878 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

OIL LEAK

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,524 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 90,482 miles

engine has sliht miss fire

Pass 8 May 2012 86,638 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 86,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,734 miles

nsr tyre feathered & osr tyre wall parished

Fail 25 Apr 2009 69,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre feathered & osr tyre wall parished

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 58,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,170 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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T693 JLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T693 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 T693 JLA registered?

T693 JLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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