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T844 RSG

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,388 mi
Last recorded124,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT844 RSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 124,210 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 121,043 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 121,041 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)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 118,884 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 118,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,961 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

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

Nearside rear suspension bush starting to perish

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 113,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers mirror damaged

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

Nearside rear suspension bush starting to perish

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 108,473 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 4 Oct 2008 99,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,779 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Apr 2007 89,779 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,965 miles

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

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

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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T844 RSG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T844 RSG, 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 T844 RSG registered?

T844 RSG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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