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T793 PNV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,545 mi
Last recorded160,545 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 PNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 160,545 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

play in o/s tie rod

Fail 20 Oct 2012 160,544 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

play in o/s tie rod

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 142,004 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 142,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f lower panel adrift

Fail 21 Oct 2010 121,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,090 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 101,083 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,219 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 79,098 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 PNV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T793 PNV, 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 PNV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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