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T793 LLD

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,379 mi
Last recorded162,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 LLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 162,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre - slight crack.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 162,372 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre - slight crack.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 153,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 153,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 143,220 miles

Front bumper damaged

Rear lower bumper missing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 136,139 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 136,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 131,430 miles

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

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)

suspension very low !

Fail 5 Aug 2013 131,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension very low !

Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs pitted

airbag light illuminated

n/s inner c,v boot clip missing

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r exhaust rubber split and perished

Fail 18 Jul 2011 112,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs pitted

airbag light illuminated

n/s inner c,v boot clip missing

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r exhaust rubber split and perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,023 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 106,855 miles

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

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

NEARSIE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,110 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 103,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 72,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre. †Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 65,903 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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T793 LLD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T793 LLD, 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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T793 LLD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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