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T971 HRF

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,658 mi
Last recorded126,658 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 HRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 126,658 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 126,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 122,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 116,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 100,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 99,629 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 99,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 97,584 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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T971 HRF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T971 HRF, 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 T971 HRF registered?

T971 HRF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T971 HRF safe to buy?

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