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T909 LBL

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,066 mi
Last recorded159,066 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT909 LBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 159,066 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 153,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 143,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 137,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,620 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 105,150 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 105,150 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,380 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine goes to over heat

nearside front side light intermitantly goes off

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine goes to over heat

nearside front side light intermitantly goes off

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 21 Mar 2006 54,488 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,488 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside 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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T909 LBL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T909 LBL, 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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T909 LBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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