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T857 CGX

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 151,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside sill damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on

Fail 23 Jan 2025 151,676 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cooling fan in-op & temp rising (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside sill damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light on

Pass 5 Feb 2024 150,160 miles

All rear metal & flexy brake pipes are heavily undersealed

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box front bracket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle is covered in mud unable to inspect some components fully

Fail 2 Feb 2024 150,158 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (middle) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle is covered in mud unable to inspect some components fully

Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,653 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded lightly

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear centre exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parts of the underneath of the vehicle are dirty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded unable to inspect fully due to location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 148,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All steering & suspension components corroded lightly

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear centre exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parts of the underneath of the vehicle are dirty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded unable to inspect fully due to location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 144,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

temporary ignition switch fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 144,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

temporary ignition switch fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 138,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,870 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,127 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 107,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 96,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 92,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 82,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 74,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 65,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,872 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 11 May 2006 52,479 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

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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T857 CGX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T857 CGX, 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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T857 CGX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T857 CGX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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