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T892 ETF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

198,014 mi
Last recorded198,014 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT892 ETF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 198,014 miles

Corrosion to underbody, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit

O/s/r tyre on legal limit/bald inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 1 Dec 2017 194,081 miles

Front brake discs corroding

General underbody corrosion including exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres wearing low and o/s going bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 194,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake discs corroding

Front tyres wearing low and o/s going bald on inner edge

General underbody corrosion including exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Slight play in both steering rack joints

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 187,123 miles

Exhaust coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Front no plate damaged but still readable

Fail 30 Nov 2016 187,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Cv Gaiters weeping

Exhaust coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Front no plate damaged but still readable

Pass 3 Dec 2015 179,188 miles

coil springs corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2015 179,188 miles

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2014 172,535 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Suspension bushes perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 172,535 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 166,920 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs heavily corroded

O/s/f outer cv slight weep

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear tyres going out of shape and close to legal limit

Various oil leaks

Fail 9 Dec 2013 166,920 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs heavily corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded

O/s/f outer cv slight weep

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres going out of shape and close to legal limit

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2012 159,517 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

Minor oil leaks

Rear tyres tread lifting

Fail 17 Dec 2012 159,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

Minor oil leaks

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

Rear tyres tread lifting

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2011 150,864 miles

brake pipes corroding

coil springs corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2010 141,701 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2010 141,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 130,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 120,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 120,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 104,097 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 104,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 85,939 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T892 ETF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 T892 ETF, 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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T892 ETF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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