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T952 YDV

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,832 mi
Last recorded124,832 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 YDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 124,554 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded all pipes in engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 124,451 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,156 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,020 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2021 119,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2020 118,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,821 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 117,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,111 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,111 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 116,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 113,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 112,126 miles

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

both rear axel bushes begining to seperate

Pass 7 May 2013 110,136 miles

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

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate

Pass 9 May 2012 108,290 miles

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

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 16 May 2011 106,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 105,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,523 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 101,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,198 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,689 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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T952 YDV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T952 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T952 YDV registered?

T952 YDV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T952 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T952 YDV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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