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T82 LKM

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,367 mi
Last recorded196,367 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT82 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 196,367 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficiency test at 17%

Fail 24 Nov 2016 196,360 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficiency test at 17%

Pass 27 Nov 2015 193,624 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2015 193,610 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2014 191,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 191,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2013 188,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 188,862 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 186,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Fail 31 Oct 2012 186,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 184,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 184,390 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 184,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 170,197 miles

Boot space loaded

Both rear tyres starting to perish/ worn to approx 3mm

Nearside and offside rear axle beam mounting bushes worn, no excessive movement

Fail 1 Sep 2010 170,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Boot space loaded

Both rear tyres starting to perish/ worn to approx 3mm

Nearside and offside rear axle beam mounting bushes worn, no excessive movement

Pass 11 Sep 2009 155,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 129,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 129,569 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,881 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 95,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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T82 LKM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T82 LKM, 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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T82 LKM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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