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T826 HSA

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 HSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 125,870 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 125,870 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 3 May 2013 114,715 miles

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

rear number plate tilted to the right

Fail 26 Apr 2013 114,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear number plate tilted to the right

Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 106,449 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs and pads in very poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded and partially missing.

Sligh play at passenger front track control arm.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 95,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded and partially missing.

Sligh play at passenger front track control arm.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,389 miles

slight leak at exhaust joints

engine oil level low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight play at nearside steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2009 90,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil level low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight leak at exhaust joints

slight play at nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,052 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight smear from wipers

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 15 Apr 2008 81,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery not holding charge

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight flicker from headlights

slight smear from wipers

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 66,627 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 66,539 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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T826 HSA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T826 HSA, 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 T826 HSA registered?

T826 HSA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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