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T714 AVV

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,108 mi
Last recorded120,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT714 AVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,108 miles

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

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Pass 28 May 2016 119,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 118,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear & off side rear back plates corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 114,780 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 114,779 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 13 Nov 2010 106,505 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all 4 brake discs corrode and worn

both wiper blades worn

n/s front tyre worn

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,555 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,625 miles

servo pipe (temp repair may need new one)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 90,381 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,464 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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T714 AVV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T714 AVV, 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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What year was T714 AVV registered?

T714 AVV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T714 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T714 AVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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