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T709 CFG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,519 mi
Last recorded93,519 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 CFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,519 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both getting weak (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,287 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,384 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both inner cv boot inner clips missing but still secure.

gearbox oil leak.

nearside inner outer clip slightly insecure.

offside front foglamp not working.

offside front lower arm inner rear bush coming away from arm but resulting in any movement.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front inner drive shaft joint gaitor leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,150 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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T709 CFG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T709 CFG, 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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T709 CFG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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