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T951 MKJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,968 mi
Last recorded167,968 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT951 MKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 167,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 163,149 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 158,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 153,615 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 153,613 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 152,141 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)

both wing mirrors slight damage

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in both rear main axle bushes

Fail 29 May 2012 152,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wing mirrors slight damage

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in both rear main axle bushes

Pass 13 May 2011 147,007 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 25 May 2010 141,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top mounts have slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 141,908 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 137,269 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 132,107 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2008 132,107 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T951 MKJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T951 MKJ, 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 T951 MKJ registered?

T951 MKJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T951 MKJ safe to buy?

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