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T962 TYA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT962 TYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 157,606 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded of engine. (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 157,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded of engine. (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 147,200 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 147,200 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 135,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 135,867 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 129,200 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 129,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,916 miles

both front tyres wearing on insides

Fail 1 Jun 2012 118,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 24 May 2011 110,066 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,053 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 79,666 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

fuel tank strap corroding

offside front bumper slightly loose

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,666 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

fuel tank strap corroding

offside front bumper slightly loose

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 74,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

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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T962 TYA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T962 TYA, 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 T962 TYA registered?

T962 TYA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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