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T863 HSO

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 HSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,961 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 120,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,862 miles

Both front indicators slightly dsicoloured

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Rear axle beam bushes debonded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Washers would benefit adjustment

Wiper blades split

Pass 14 Jul 2012 88,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,081 miles

both registration plates have 3d characters but are clear to read from 20 metres

the n/s/r brake is binding slightly

there is various slight underbody corrosion including: the parking brake cable tubes, the front to rear metal brake pipes, the rear flexi brake hose metal ends, the exhaust, the fuel tank straps, the rear axle and front strut legs. the n/s/r brake is

Fail 15 Jul 2010 82,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both registration plates have 3d characters but are clear to read from 20 metres

the n/s/r brake is binding slightly

there is various slight underbody corrosion including: the parking brake cable tubes, the front to rear metal brake pipes, the rear flexi brake hose metal ends, the exhaust, the fuel tank straps, the rear axle and front strut legs. the n/s/r brake is

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,504 miles

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

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)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,397 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,552 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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T863 HSO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T863 HSO, 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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T863 HSO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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