CarVerify

Free Car Check

T712 JWX

1999 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,430 mi
Last recorded205,430 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 JWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 205,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dashboard lights poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 198,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both headlamps deteriorated beam image poor

catalytic converter has slight leak of exhaust gasses and a slight rattle internally

heavy oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 186,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

jacking damage to sills

vehicle has been heavily modified

Pass 19 Aug 2015 168,250 miles

child seat fitted

wheels to small

Pass 21 Aug 2014 158,080 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 150,815 miles

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2013 150,812 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 145,817 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 145,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 138,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light stays on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 129,372 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jul 2010 129,372 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,410 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 115,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,610 miles

handbrake lever on nearside rear caliper does not return to stop

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to seperate

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear suspension beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,745 miles

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

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)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T712 JWX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T712 JWX, 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

How do I check the history of T712 JWX?

You can check the full history of T712 JWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T712 JWX registered?

T712 JWX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T712 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T712 JWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T712 JWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T712 JWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.