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T780 RBX

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT780 RBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 89,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,767 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn close to excess

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,203 miles

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,007 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,086 miles

offside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,489 miles

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit(2.9mm)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,294 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,531 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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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T780 RBX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol 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 T780 RBX, 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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What year was T780 RBX registered?

T780 RBX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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