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T893 PTG

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT893 PTG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 85,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front sidelamps dim

shocks feel weak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 75,339 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,654 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,457 miles

front brake discs coroded

n/s/f tyre on extreme limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre on extreme limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,911 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight corosion on front brake discs

Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,911 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs coroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

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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T893 PTG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 T893 PTG, 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 T893 PTG registered?

T893 PTG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T893 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T893 PTG 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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