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T904 JNF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,374 mi
Last recorded155,374 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT904 JNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 155,374 miles

car over heats

oil marks on engine

powerstreeing pipes rusty

rust under vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2018 155,344 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested middel section and front catlic converter blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car over heats

oil marks on engine

powerstreeing pipes rusty

rust under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2017 147,704 miles

both rear coil springs corroded and partially incomplete(lower seat) ref sect 2.4c

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limits

oil leak to engine

Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 139,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 131,620 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 18 Jun 2015 131,620 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 8 May 2014 122,619 miles

exhaust system corroded and centre mount detached(still failsafe)

front tyres wearing thin

fuel tank support straps corroded

nearside rear tyre distorting inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 115,117 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 109,268 miles

front sidelights = blue bulbs fitted / correct colour white

rear number plate defective

long brake pedal travel = requires brake inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 108,791 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,079 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn

windscreen damaged to n/s swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,664 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 105,664 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 104,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 87,659 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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T904 JNF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T904 JNF, 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 T904 JNF registered?

T904 JNF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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