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T986 SFE

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,312 mi
Last recorded109,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 SFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/r outer handbrake cable beginning to perish.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 109,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise o/s/r outer handbrake cable beginning to perish.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 100,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 92,237 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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T986 SFE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T986 SFE, 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 T986 SFE registered?

T986 SFE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T986 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T986 SFE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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