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T996 AFT

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,477 mi
Last recorded128,477 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 AFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 128,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 127,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf mirror deteriorated

rear discs pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2011 127,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf mirror deteriorated

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 100,932 miles

all brake pipes starting to corroed under plastic coating .

Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,601 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 49,014 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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T996 AFT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T996 AFT, 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 T996 AFT registered?

T996 AFT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T996 AFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 AFT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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