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T790 APX

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011
Fail 12 Feb 2011

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,560 miles

crack in front windscreen

front bumper damaged

front wishbone bushes breaking up

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 6 Aug 2009 106,560 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

crack in front windscreen

front bumper damaged

front wishbone bushes breaking up

o/s headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 9 Aug 2008 97,064 miles

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

crack in front screen

damage to front bumper

o/s headlamp cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

rear washer not working

Fail 9 Aug 2008 97,064 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front screen

damage to front bumper

o/s headlamp cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Jul 2007 89,931 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

chips in front screen

o/s/f headlamp cracked

rear no plate deteriorating

rear washer not working

Fail 21 Jul 2007 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount corroded

chips in front screen

o/s/f headlamp cracked

rear no plate deteriorating

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,580 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 81,530 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

coolant leaking

nsf tyre worn on inner edge and slight cut to tread

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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T790 APX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T790 APX, 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 T790 APX registered?

T790 APX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T790 APX safe to buy?

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