MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre slighty worn inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
airbag warning light on
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
airbag warning light on
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T852 CHY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 T852 CHY, 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 T852 CHY registered?
T852 CHY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 August 1999.
Is T852 CHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for T852 CHY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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