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T953 FLJ

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,281 mi
Last recorded164,281 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 FLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 164,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 154,271 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 147,777 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 147,776 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 138,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 131,185 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 131,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 118,141 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 118,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,238 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 98,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,217 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 88,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,217 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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T953 FLJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T953 FLJ, 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 T953 FLJ registered?

T953 FLJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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