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T705 AVV

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,529 mi
Last recorded151,529 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT705 AVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,529 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 151,528 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,700 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 133,634 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 133,634 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 133,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

coolant leak

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside mirror cover loose

nearside rear axle bush wearing

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jul 2010 133,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake imbalance 24%

front tyres wearing low

nearside door mirror cover loose

nearside rear axle bush wearing

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2009 128,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 123,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 116,038 miles

front pads worn low

n/s mirror casing broken

o/s window inoperative

Fail 11 Apr 2007 115,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front pads wearing low

n/s mirror casing broken

o/s window inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2006 109,757 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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T705 AVV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T705 AVV, 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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What year was T705 AVV registered?

T705 AVV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T705 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T705 AVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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