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T718 AVV

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,961 mi
Last recorded215,961 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 AVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 215,961 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 215,868 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 201,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 187,686 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 May 2013 172,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 172,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 140,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,788 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 131,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 116,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 100,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,834 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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T718 AVV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T718 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 T718 AVV registered?

T718 AVV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T718 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T718 AVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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