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T853 LLB

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,512 mi
Last recorded46,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 44,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,154 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 38,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 36,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,052 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 30,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,759 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 LLB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLB, 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 LLB registered?

T853 LLB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T853 LLB safe to buy?

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