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T748 ARU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

174,417 mi
Last recorded174,417 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 174,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 161,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 149,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 133,275 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 127,835 miles

play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,785 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,337 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,700 miles

nearside power steering pipe damp †starter motor noisy †nearside and offside cv boots weeping

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,733 miles

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

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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T748 ARU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T748 ARU, 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 T748 ARU registered?

T748 ARU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is T748 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T748 ARU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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