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T903 GKN

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,197 mi
Last recorded168,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT903 GKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 168,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main pipe to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise new coil spring fitted to o/s/f

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

lower trim inscure n/s door

Fail 22 Sep 2015 168,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main pipe to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

lower trim inscure n/s door

Pass 23 Sep 2014 152,834 miles

advise new windscreen been fitted

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded advise to replace

Fail 18 Sep 2014 152,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded advise to replace

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,475 miles

advise new abs sensor fitted to n/s/f

advise new lower ball joint fitted to n/s/f

advise new track rod end fitted to n/s/f

Fail 2 Sep 2013 138,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge advise to replace

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 127,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,241 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 113,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,703 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,118 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 90,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 78,786 miles

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

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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T903 GKN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T903 GKN, 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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T903 GKN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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