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T708 JBJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,056 mi
Last recorded168,056 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 JBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 168,056 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s o/s (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 167,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount snapped off (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding Also not allowing wheel bearing to be checked (3.7.B.1)

A lot of play in both front top strut mounts, but minimal play when weight of vehicle is on them

Both rear axle main bushes deteriorated

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view internal rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 7 Mar 2015 152,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 145,487 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 136,246 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

n/s inner track control arm slight movement

Pass 10 May 2011 128,440 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 128,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2010 100,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 80,831 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 109,392 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 102,398 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 102,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights cracked

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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T708 JBJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T708 JBJ, 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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T708 JBJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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