MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,263 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pipe near steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pipe near steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear moderately corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded moderately corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery loose
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear moderately corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded moderately corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery loose
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T885 LAU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T885 LAU, 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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T885 LAU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 1999.
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