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T885 PVR

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 PVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,011 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,853 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,622 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,756 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,756 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,211 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,336 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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T885 PVR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PVR, 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 T885 PVR registered?

T885 PVR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T885 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 PVR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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