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T887 RPJ

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,363 mi
Last recorded138,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT887 RPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,363 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 128,850 miles

air bag light flashed stayed off during test

offside head lamp has movment

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,652 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 118,007 miles

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

play in nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 30 Aug 2012 118,001 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

play in offside front tie rod arm

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,466 miles

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

air bag light on

play noted in offside front tie rod arm

rear brakes sticking

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 97,241 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

tested vehicle in wet conditions

Fail 5 Aug 2008 97,239 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

tested vehicle in wet conditions

Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,420 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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T887 RPJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T887 RPJ, 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 T887 RPJ registered?

T887 RPJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T887 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T887 RPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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