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T96 DCD

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,939 mi
Last recorded83,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 DCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,148 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 70,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 129,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 120,844 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 120,838 miles

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 108,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 108,846 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 108,109 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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T96 DCD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 T96 DCD, 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 T96 DCD registered?

T96 DCD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T96 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T96 DCD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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