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T853 DBW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,737 mi
Last recorded156,737 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,737 miles

n/s mirror broken

oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front wish bones have play in back bushes

shocker top mounts have wear n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 27 Mar 2017 156,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front wish bones have play in back bushes

n/s mirror broken

oil leak

shocker top mounts have wear n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 8 Apr 2016 149,141 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 149,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 144,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,142 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 135,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 125,881 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 116,488 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 115,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 112,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 108,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 105,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,857 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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T853 DBW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T853 DBW, 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 T853 DBW registered?

T853 DBW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T853 DBW safe to buy?

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