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T696 ABL

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,928 mi
Last recorded141,928 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 ABL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 141,928 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 135,924 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front sidelight dim

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2011 114,144 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 114,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plates delaminating

chip in nearside headlight glass

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2010 106,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,231 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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T696 ABL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T696 ABL, 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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T696 ABL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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