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T897 CHY

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,793 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 66,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine misfiring

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,769 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,393 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,567 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,598 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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T897 CHY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T897 CHY, 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 T897 CHY registered?

T897 CHY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T897 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 CHY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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