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T989 STN

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,184 mi
Last recorded213,184 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 STN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 213,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 208,640 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 208,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner joint clips not fitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 198,160 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 188,190 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 188,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,599 miles

exhaust loose at centre joint

Fail 22 Mar 2017 177,574 miles

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

exhaust loose at centre joint

Pass 31 Mar 2016 166,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 154,384 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 144,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,464 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 137,426 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 130,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,139 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 122,126 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,237 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,616 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 96,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,924 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 86,876 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,976 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T989 STN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T989 STN, 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 T989 STN registered?

T989 STN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T989 STN safe to buy?

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