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T842 AFJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 AFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,601 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 113,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 112,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,222 miles

Front registration loose but secure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,541 miles

covers and shields fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,536 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both sides tyres slightly misshaped

covers and shields fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,034 miles

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

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

brakes slightly rusty

rubber boots slightly deteriorated

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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T842 AFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T842 AFJ, 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 T842 AFJ registered?

T842 AFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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