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T80 RTN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,644 mi
Last recorded84,644 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 RTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,644 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,633 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,159 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 10,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,455 miles

Cat rattle

Exhaust rusted

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,815 miles

Front number plate cracked

Play in nearside steering arm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,813 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket rusted

Front number plate poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,905 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Aux belt cracked

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,774 miles

FRONT AND REAR WIPER BLADES STARTING TO WEAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3.00MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.8MM........NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.2MM

OFFSIDE STOP LIGHT DIM

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,238 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T80 RTN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T80 RTN, 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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T80 RTN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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