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T785 RCD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,115 mi
Last recorded157,115 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 RCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 157,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

axle bushes weak

battery poorly secured

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 23 May 2014 157,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

axle bushes weak

battery poorly secured

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 145,558 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 137,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

osr coil spring is broken at end still locateing in platform

rear axle bushes very weak, pas pipe damp & corroded,centre exhaust deteriated

rear discs signs off heat

Fail 28 May 2012 137,231 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear brakes bind to limit , rear discs sighns off heat

engine missfire, rear axle bushes very weak, pas pipes damp & corroded, centre exhaust deteriated,

osr coil spring is broken at end still locateing in platform

Pass 13 May 2011 128,328 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING - COOLING FAN INOP

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 128,328 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ENGINE OVERHEATING - COOLING FAN INOP

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 117,045 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 117,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 105,156 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 105,156 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,385 miles

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

brake judder on n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,008 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,031 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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T785 RCD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T785 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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T785 RCD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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