MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s park brake low effort
slight rear brake bind
Cat. underside heat shield missing
Nearside parking brake caliper arm does not return to stop-lug
Nearside tyres getting low on treads esp. front
Offside rear brake pipe corroding
Rear silencer rear bracket broken
Slight binding- rear brakes esp nearside.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Cat. underside heat shield missing
Nearside parking brake caliper arm does not return to stop-lug
Nearside tyres getting low on treads esp. front
Offside rear brake pipe corroding
Rear silencer rear bracket broken
Slight binding- rear brakes esp nearside.
'Service INSP' message flashes
Exhaust CAT-to-centre section sleeve clamps corroded through. Slight gas leakage
Front brakes imballance to limit
Handbrake caliper-arms do not return to 'stops'
Lower effort- nearside parking brake
Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and some inner-side wall perrishing (see when laden esp.)
Offside front tyre getting low on treads
Offside rear brake pipe and hose-ferrules corroding
Rear wiper blade un-serviceable
Spare tyre flat?
Various components corroding
Grease seepage- nearside driveshaft gaiter
Nearside front tyre pressure (especially) may be low
Offside rear brake pipe corroding
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Grease seepage- nearside driveshaft gaiter
H/light aim may need attention at re-test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre pressure (especially) may be low
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake pipe corroding
RECOMMEND DO NOT DRIVE UNTIL REPAIRED
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T81 PBV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 T81 PBV, 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 T81 PBV registered?
T81 PBV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T81 PBV safe to buy?
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