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T831 LAC

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,576 mi
Last recorded111,576 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,576 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 101,659 miles

N/S front seat belt, slow reterning.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 101,659 miles

N/S front seat belt, slow reterning.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,822 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 97,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,190 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 93,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,604 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 81,162 miles

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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T831 LAC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T831 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T831 LAC?

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What year was T831 LAC registered?

T831 LAC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is T831 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T831 LAC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T831 LAC have outstanding finance?

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