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T787 BBR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,216 mi
Last recorded137,216 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 BBR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscurring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 137,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscurring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section to center section joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under covers fitted obstructing parts

Fail 9 Aug 2019 126,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle excessively corroded . marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section to center section joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under covers fitted obstructing parts

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,447 miles

Central exhaust joint loose and blowing

Front wipers poor

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

air bag warning lamp partially obscured

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 118,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing washer split (deteriorated) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Servo pipe split/leaking

Pass 19 May 2017 105,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2015 95,341 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 95,341 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 89,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 86,138 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,647 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 74,544 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 74,543 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 65,822 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 22 May 2009 60,108 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 May 2008 51,185 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,909 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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T787 BBR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T787 BBR, 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 T787 BBR registered?

T787 BBR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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