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T85 KEC

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,735 mi
Last recorded153,735 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 KEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,735 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,361 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 152,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

hole in diff

Pass 17 Feb 2014 149,545 miles

4 of highline brakelight bulbs out

Front number plate slight damage

OSR brake slight bind

Fail 17 Feb 2014 149,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

4 of highline brakelight bulbs out

Front number plate slight damage

OSR brake slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,386 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

some highline brake bulbs out

Fail 22 Feb 2013 146,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

some highline brake bulbs out

Pass 16 Feb 2012 142,452 miles

3 highline brake lights out

o/s rear mudguard insecure

o/s tyre cracke don edge

rear wiper split

service light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 142,432 miles

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

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

3 highline brake lights out

o/s rear mudguard insecure

o/s tyre cracke don edge

rear wiper split

service light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 138,756 miles

3 bulbs out in highline brake light

engine oil low

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 138,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

3 bulbs out in highline brake light

engine oil low

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 130,006 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 123,873 miles

n/s/f seat belt female stork plastic cover missing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 123,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f seat belt female stork plastic cover missing

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 122,206 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front seat belt stalk casing missing

Fail 10 Aug 2006 108,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 108,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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T85 KEC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T85 KEC, 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 T85 KEC registered?

T85 KEC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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