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T798 FVN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,440 mi
Last recorded145,440 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 FVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,440 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak, exhaust system coroded, coil springs coroded, brakepipes covered by grease

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

x2 front shockers slightly damp

Fail 9 Jun 2016 145,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak, exhaust system coroded, coil springs coroded, brakepipes covered by grease

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

x2 front shockers slightly damp

Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,812 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 129,819 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 122,215 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes worn but no excessive movement

Fail 4 Jun 2013 122,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear axle bushes worn but no excessive movement

Fail 4 Jun 2013 122,206 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 113,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 113,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 105,087 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 105,087 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2010 99,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

near side front headlamp beam requires attention

Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,729 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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T798 FVN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T798 FVN, 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 T798 FVN registered?

T798 FVN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T798 FVN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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