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T745 HFV

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,286 mi
Last recorded206,286 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 HFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 206,286 miles

both front inner drive shaft boots slightly perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 13 Nov 2013 206,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to the limit

ns and os front inner driveshaft boots slightly perished

Fail 15 Nov 2012 201,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre, wearing on inner edge!

Pass 15 Nov 2012 201,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre, wearing on inner edge!

Pass 4 Oct 2011 193,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

body damaged areas

n/s front tyre sidewall + wheel damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2011 193,377 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

body damaged areas

n/s front tyre sidewall + wheel damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2010 184,579 miles

Battery insecure

NOTE emission test result higher than expected

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

STRONGLY ADVISE power steering pipes/hoses deteriorating

STRONGLY ADVISE replace front wiper blades

centre exhaust rusty

check for dampness around power steering pump & pipes

check rear spring lower seat location in pan

damage to o/s of front bumper

front anti roll bar mounting bushes deteriorating

front brake hoses perishing

o/s front indicator lens damaged, function OK

o/s front plastic undershield insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2010 184,577 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

NOTE emission test result higher than expected

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

STRONGLY ADVISE front wiper blades perishing, replace

STRONGLY ADVISE power steering pipes and hoses deteriorating

centre exhaust rusty

check for dampness around power steering pump and hoses

check rear spring lower fitment

damage to o/s front bumper

front anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

front brake hoses perishing

o/s front indicator lens broken, function OK

o/s front plastic undershield insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2010 184,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

NOTE emission test result higher than expected

NOTE engine oil level topped up 1.5litres 5w/30

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

STRONGLY ADVISE front wiper blades perishing, replace

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear tyre 'repaired' outside of permitted area

STRONGLY ADVISE power steering pipes and hoses deteriorating

centre exhaust rusty

check for dampness around power steering pump and hoses

damage to o/s front bumper

front anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

front brake hoses perishing

o/s front indicator lens broken, function OK

o/s front plastic undershield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 171,023 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 171,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 84,404 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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T745 HFV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T745 HFV, 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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T745 HFV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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