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T852 OAY

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 OAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 155,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 138,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 122,574 miles

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

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

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 Front 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 10 Apr 2009 116,450 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 116,450 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 106,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn & corroded pads 80% worn at n/sf

front suspension wishbone arm rear bushes perished & starting to split slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,156 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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T852 OAY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T852 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

T852 OAY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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