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T710 JLA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,886 mi
Last recorded147,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT710 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 147,886 miles

Front lower under tray insecure

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted and corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 143,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,966 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS

SOME SURFACE RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC

Fail 6 Aug 2009 136,966 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SOME SURFACE RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC

Pass 27 Aug 2008 130,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 118,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 118,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre on wear indicator,

Fail 24 Aug 2006 108,018 miles

ADVISE # SOME WEAR NOTED IN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 108,018 miles

ADVISE # SOME WEAR NOTED IN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC

Pass 27 Jul 2005 96,351 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 95,893 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

WASHER FLUID LOW FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED IS SERVICE DUE

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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T710 JLA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T710 JLA, 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 T710 JLA registered?

T710 JLA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T710 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T710 JLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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