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T890 LAU

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 LAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 128,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 116,650 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2010 116,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,120 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2009 105,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,695 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front lower arm rear bush split

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside front lower arm rear bush split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 80,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 80,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T890 LAU 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 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 T890 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T890 LAU registered?

T890 LAU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T890 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T890 LAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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