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T696 UOX

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,713 mi
Last recorded149,713 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 UOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm age deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt catch cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

corrosion in general exhaust system centre join poor

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

radiator slightly damaged (corroded)

suspension bushes, rubbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 28 Feb 2018 149,713 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm age deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt catch cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

corrosion in general exhaust system centre join poor

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

radiator slightly damaged (corroded)

suspension bushes, rubbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Mar 2017 140,102 miles

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,102 miles

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

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play n\s axial ball joint

Fail 2 Mar 2016 128,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play n\s axial ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

rear washers n/w

Fail 3 Mar 2015 117,552 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

rear washers n/w

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,860 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,189 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,699 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 UOX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T696 UOX, 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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T696 UOX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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