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T801 APX

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,585 mi
Last recorded117,585 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,229 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 176,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 171,967 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Fail 4 Jul 2011 171,967 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 19 May 2010 159,405 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

heat shield loose on front exhaust section

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 May 2010 159,405 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

heat shield loose on front exhaust section

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2009 147,883 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 147,883 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front discs are worn

slight play in both side front anti roll bar inner bushes

Pass 19 May 2008 135,360 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 135,360 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 125,021 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs worn

Fail 21 May 2007 125,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 112,739 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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T801 APX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T801 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 T801 APX registered?

T801 APX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T801 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 APX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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