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T698 LKE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,662 mi
Last recorded123,662 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,662 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 119,917 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear bumper damage

Fail 13 Nov 2010 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 31 Oct 2009 109,605 miles

NSR tyre has cuts on inner shoulder

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 109,605 miles

NSR tyre has cuts on inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,121 miles

centre exhaust mount is broken

nearside headlamp beam pattern is weak

various suspension bushes are perisshing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 134,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount is broken

nearside headlamp beam pattern is weak

various suspension bushes are perisshing

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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T698 LKE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T698 LKE, 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 T698 LKE registered?

T698 LKE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T698 LKE safe to buy?

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