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T780 ALN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,951 mi
Last recorded50,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT780 ALN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,951 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 50,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,410 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,410 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,726 miles

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

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front discs rusted

nearside & offside rear tyre outer edges slightly deteriorated

nearside rear disc rusted

offside front tyre inner & outer walls slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre tread surface slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,243 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,241 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 42,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,944 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,935 miles

n/side door mirror damaged

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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T780 ALN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T780 ALN, 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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T780 ALN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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