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T78 NBL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,249 mi
Last recorded158,249 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 158,249 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside front floor/sill lip distorted/split but not within any prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2013 154,501 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise no air bag light

advise rear wiper split

Fail 10 Dec 2013 154,478 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise rear wiper split

Pass 25 May 2012 137,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

adsvise air bag light on

Fail 23 May 2012 137,181 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

adsvise air bag light on

Pass 24 May 2011 125,054 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 125,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 115,525 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 115,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 108,421 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 May 2008 108,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 77,280 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 77,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on 3m and below.205/55r16v.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not onm legal limit.205/55r16v.

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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T78 NBL 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 57.1%.

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 T78 NBL, 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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T78 NBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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