MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,769 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight corrosion to power steering pipe
slight play in steering rack on offside
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight corrosion to power steering pipe
slight play in steering rack on nearside
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T97 VAE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 T97 VAE, 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 VAE registered?
T97 VAE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 1999.
Is T97 VAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T97 VAE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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