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T97 MVR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,125 mi
Last recorded191,125 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 MVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 191,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 188,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 182,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 182,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 175,380 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 168,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 168,186 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 158,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 151,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,281 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 131,200 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 123,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f head lamp has a crack in

Pass 7 Aug 2008 123,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f head lamp has a crack in

Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 96,421 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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T97 MVR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T97 MVR, 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 T97 MVR registered?

T97 MVR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T97 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T97 MVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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