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T836 PBL

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,964 mi
Last recorded175,964 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT836 PBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 175,964 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 1 May 2012 175,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2011 161,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 161,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 151,673 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 151,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 142,334 miles

slight judder at front brakes

slight play n/s/f rack play

Pass 12 Jan 2008 128,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,064 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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T836 PBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T836 PBL, 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 T836 PBL registered?

T836 PBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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