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T759 JAD

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,111 mi
Last recorded140,111 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 JAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,111 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 132,146 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 132,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 131,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from bottom o/s corner of radiator.

Engine is starting to emit smoke through exhaust.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Handbrake levers on both rear calipers are not returning to stops.

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rearmost bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 129,159 miles

N/S/ wing mirror missing

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/ wing mirror missing

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 116,425 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 116,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,447 miles

CO emissions varying between 2.5 and 3.0%

intermittent ABS fault indicated by the dash lamp

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,134 miles

rear exhaust section leaking and noisey

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,103 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section leaking and noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,140 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,510 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 55,641 miles

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

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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T759 JAD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T759 JAD, 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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T759 JAD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T759 JAD safe to buy?

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