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T719 ARU

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,007 mi
Last recorded156,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT719 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 156,007 miles

Front Number plate cracked/broken

Nearside Front Steering tie rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Steering tie rod has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 148,759 miles

Both tie rods have slight movement

Front number getting weak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 148,477 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 137,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush getting weak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush getting weak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 126,861 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bushes getting weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,312 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r sub frame mountings getting weak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,703 miles

front discs getting weak

o/s/r & n/s/r sub frame mountings getting weak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,517 miles

front brake discs getting weak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,393 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear both tyres has a slightley round cut on the wall side.

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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T719 ARU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T719 ARU, 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 T719 ARU registered?

T719 ARU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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