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T706 GKO

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,654 mi
Last recorded184,654 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 GKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 184,654 miles

Windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2015 184,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 174,968 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Sep 2013 165,862 miles

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Front anti-roll bar mounts worn.

Front screen cracked at NSF lower corner.Not in "drivers view of the road".

OSF headlamp lense cracked.

OSR shock absorber bump stop/piston shroud deteriorated.

Oil residue at engine.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight play at NSF track rod end and inner steering rack joint.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 165,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Front anti-roll bar mounts worn.

Front screen cracked at NSF lower corner.Not in "drivers view of the road".

OSF headlamp lense cracked.

OSR shock absorber bump stop/piston shroud deteriorated.

Oil residue at engine.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight play at NSF track rod end and inner steering rack joint.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 146,969 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 146,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Aug 2011 127,643 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,992 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,620 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 83,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,978 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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T706 GKO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T706 GKO, 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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T706 GKO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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