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T738 CGX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 82,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 70,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NO WATER (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,510 miles

front screen damage

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,743 miles

offside rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,458 miles

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,318 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,318 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,793 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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T738 CGX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T738 CGX, 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 T738 CGX registered?

T738 CGX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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