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T738 KFJ

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

187,014 mi
Last recorded187,014 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 KFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 187,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 186,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 185,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 185,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 184,340 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 183,256 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 183,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 180,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 176,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 171,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 162,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 136,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 127,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 119,631 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,724 miles

hole o.s.f indicator, both inner drive shaft boots loose.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 113,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hole o.s.f indicator, both inner drive shaft boots loose.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 106,088 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 106,088 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 91,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

bonnet tight to shut

o/s/f inner drive-shaft seeping grease

Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet tight to shut

o/s/f inner drive-shaft seeping grease

Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,604 miles

center exhaust bracket has broken but exhaust is still being well supported

Pass 26 Nov 2005 66,789 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 KFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T738 KFJ, 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 T738 KFJ registered?

T738 KFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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