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T869 CHY

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

183,698 mi
Last recorded183,698 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 183,698 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 183,603 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 176,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 176,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 166,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to nearside front lower suspension arm

Fail 23 Nov 2016 166,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to nearside front lower suspension arm

Pass 9 Nov 2015 160,117 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 160,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 155,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 155,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,832 miles

Offside rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 150,813 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 144,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,261 miles

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

some play in n/s/f sus'

Fail 30 Sep 2011 133,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some play in n/s/f sus'

Fail 23 Sep 2010 121,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front+rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 121,387 miles

front+rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2009 112,660 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,417 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,313 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2005 81,494 miles

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 10 Sep 2005 81,494 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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T869 CHY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 T869 CHY, 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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T869 CHY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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