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T716 ROU

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 ROU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,900 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,305 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside nearside (2.4.G.2)

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside nearside (2.4.G.2)

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,540 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,514 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,172 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,172 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,447 miles

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

grease leaking from off side front drive shaft inner gaiter

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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T716 ROU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T716 ROU, 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 T716 ROU registered?

T716 ROU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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