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T881 DBW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

exhaust fouls bodywork at rear

Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust fouls bodywork at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 120,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 108,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,881 miles

FRONT & REAR PADS NEAR LIMIT

both rear tyres near 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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T881 DBW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T881 DBW, 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 T881 DBW registered?

T881 DBW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T881 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T881 DBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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