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T721 OGP

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,756 mi
Last recorded34,756 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT721 OGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,355 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 34,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 33,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly lose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C.V Gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Washer jet not working

Rear view mirror colour is distorted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 32,325 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front tyre tread is cracking

rear view mirror colour is distorted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 32,029 miles

both front struts have slight movement in top mounting.

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2019 31,104 miles

both front upper strut attachment mounting have play.

nearside rear tyre has minor cracking

rear view mirror discoloured.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 31,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front upper strut attachment mounting have play.

nearside rear tyre has minor cracking

rear view mirror discoloured.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,068 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 25,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,008 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 24,003 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,014 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,023 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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T721 OGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T721 OGP, 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

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What year was T721 OGP registered?

T721 OGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 August 1999.

Is T721 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T721 OGP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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