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T850 LTW

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

162,900 mi
Last recorded162,900 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 LTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 162,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 156,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 149,929 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,103 miles

avise car custized

Pass 21 Nov 2020 120,779 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 120,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2019 111,195 miles

advise custized car exust

Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,589 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Oct 2013 86,632 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,669 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear

both rear discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,036 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 63,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,013 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,517 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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T850 LTW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T850 LTW, 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

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What year was T850 LTW registered?

T850 LTW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T850 LTW safe to buy?

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