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T781 PGP

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,202 mi
Last recorded111,202 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 PGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,148 miles

Coolant staining around radiator

Exhaust and mounts corroding -- center mount deteriorated

Front brake application / release uneven 25%

Front number plate deteriorated-- recommend replacement-- rear number plate slightly deteriorating

N/S/F tyre low on pressure

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil Leaks

Play and knock within steering rack

Play in front anti-roll bar links

Power steering feed pipe damp-- recommend attention

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Stone chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 17 Nov 2017 107,148 miles

Coolant staining around radiator

Exhaust and mounts corroding -- center mount deteriorated

Front brake application / release uneven 25%

Front number plate deteriorated-- recommend replacement-- rear number plate slightly deteriorating

N/S/F tyre low on pressure

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leaks

Play and knock within steering rack

Play in front anti-roll bar links

Power steering feed pipe damp-- recommend attention

Rear brake hose collars corroding

Stone chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating/centre joint badly corroded

nsf lower trim loose recommend attention

os head lamp beam pattern poor/water in osr lamp

osf lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

osf tyre worn inner edge/,main tread pattern legal recommend replacement

osr tyre worn inner edge uneven/perishing and radial cracks recommend replacement

power steering hose damp/corroding

rear brake pipes plastic coatings swollen possible corrosion/rear brake hoses collars corroding

rear coil springs corroding

slight bulge nsf tyre inner wall

Fail 14 Nov 2016 101,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust deteriorating/centre joint badly corroded

nsf lower trim loose recommend attention

os head lamp beam pattern poor/water in osr lamp

osf lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

osf tyre worn inner edge/,main tread pattern legal recommend replacement

osr tyre worn inner edge uneven/perishing and radial cracks recommend replacement

power steering hose damp/corroding

rear brake pipes plastic coatings swollen possible corrosion/rear brake hoses collars corroding

rear coil springs corroding

slight bulge nsf tyre inner wall

Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,116 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs heavily deteriorated, scored and corroded, and have evidence of over heating patches, just passable

both rear brakes have slight grab caused by the deteriorated discs

front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

front brake pads worn close to the min legal limit

nearside front tyre worn to the min legal limit of 1.6mm, just passable

Fail 1 Nov 2014 88,158 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs heavily deteriorated, scored and corroded, and have evidence of over heating patches, just passable

both rear brakes have slight grab caused by the deteriorated discs

front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

front brake pads worn close to the min legal limit

nearside front tyre worn to the min legal limit of 1.6mm, just passable

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,683 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,868 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,868 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack inner track rod has free play

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,031 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside steering rack inner track rod has free play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear disc scored

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,834 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,986 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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T781 PGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T781 PGP, 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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T781 PGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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