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T780 RCD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,357 mi
Last recorded92,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,357 miles

offside front wing taped

Fail 11 Jun 2020 92,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front wing taped

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,198 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,363 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage front no plate

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,363 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage front no plate

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,987 miles

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

nail in n/s/r/tryre

slight corrosion both front to rear brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,284 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,942 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,939 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r wheel tight to turn by hand

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,135 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,135 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,273 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,578 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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T780 RCD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RCD, 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 RCD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T780 RCD safe to buy?

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