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T729 WYJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,929 mi
Last recorded152,929 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 WYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 152,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 149,543 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 142,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,278 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SURROUND BROKEN BUT LOCKING OK

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 135,234 miles

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

BOTH FRONT SIDE LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SURROUND BROKEN BUT LOCKING OK

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 128,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked and damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still locks in

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2009 128,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front number plate cracked and damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still locks in

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,363 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT

ENGINE UNDERSHEILD DAMAGED & INSECURE

EXHAUST LEAKING AT FRONT PIPE

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ONLY 1 BULB IN THE HIGH LEVEL MULTI BULB LAMP WORKING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

VARIOUS SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTED INCORECTLY

Fail 3 Sep 2008 121,363 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT

ENGINE UNDERSHEILD DAMAGED & INSECURE

EXHAUST LEAKING AT FRONT PIPE

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ONLY 1 BULB IN THE HIGH LEVEL MULTI BULB LAMP WORKING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

VARIOUS SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTED INCORECTLY

Pass 15 Sep 2007 114,102 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 105,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 105,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 94,266 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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T729 WYJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T729 WYJ, 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 T729 WYJ registered?

T729 WYJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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