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T991 SFE

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,990 mi
Last recorded156,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 SFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 156,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 136,911 miles

front plate deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r brake pipe very corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres perished, low and n/s has cut

Fail 1 Nov 2012 136,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

power steering pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r brake pipe very corroded

n/s mirror damaged

front plate deteriorated

rear tyres perished, low and n/s has cut

Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,141 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRRACKED

Fail 2 Nov 2011 130,137 miles

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRRACKED

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,444 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 114,807 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 73,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 71,519 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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T991 SFE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T991 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.

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What year was T991 SFE registered?

T991 SFE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T991 SFE safe to buy?

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