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T972 BUA

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,660 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 79,660 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,842 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,136 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 69,136 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,754 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,551 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 58,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 53,438 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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T972 BUA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T972 BUA, 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 T972 BUA registered?

T972 BUA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T972 BUA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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