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T772 BGB

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

280,912 mi
Last recorded280,912 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT772 BGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 280,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 276,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle + rear mountings deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 3 Dec 2014 261,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 243,890 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 243,763 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 216,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 216,242 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 203,095 miles

slight corrosion on discs+

Pass 14 Dec 2010 192,640 miles

both rear brake calipers have a slight sweat

Pass 12 Dec 2009 183,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 183,572 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 177,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 168,731 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 168,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 160,095 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 160,089 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 149,376 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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T772 BGB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T772 BGB, 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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T772 BGB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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