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T913 SPT

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,432 mi
Last recorded130,432 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT913 SPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,069 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 130,069 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,228 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 127,222 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cut but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre cut but no cords showing

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre cut but no cords showing

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 112,997 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre has a cut at sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 30 Apr 2013 112,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre has a cut at sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Apr 2012 107,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 107,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2011 99,904 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded in inner surfaces

front wipers are running slow when in operation

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

offside rear disc heavily corroded

rear wiper torn

starter motor sticking on when engine is started

Fail 29 Apr 2011 99,904 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded in inner surfaces

front wipers are running slow when in operation

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

offside rear disc heavily corroded

rear wiper torn

starter motor sticking on when engine is started

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 90,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

cut to tread of offside rear tyre (npo cords showing)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,257 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearin g on inner shoulders

Fail 17 Apr 2009 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearin g on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,628 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 71,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 65,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T913 SPT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T913 SPT, 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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T913 SPT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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