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T801 VWT

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 VWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,976 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 114,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 114,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 110,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 104,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension has been lowered non (standard) equipment fitted

high level stop light has a bulb not working.

nearside front drive shaft gaiter damp

under vehicle cover insecure

Fail 25 May 2011 104,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear suspension has been lowered non (standard) equipment fitted

high level stop light has a bulb not working.

nearside front drive shaft gaiter damp

under vehicle cover insecure

Pass 18 May 2010 93,865 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise o/s/r axle bush

Fail 18 May 2010 93,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise o/s/r axle bush

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,898 miles

Rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 28 May 2008 76,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake imballance quite high 20% recomend brake service

Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,231 miles

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

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 VWT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

T801 VWT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T801 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 VWT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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