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T996 FOB

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 FOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 117,702 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,554 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded not broken

nsf tie rod ball joint off steering rack slight play

osf indicator bulb slight discolored

osf side lamp bulb dull

osr caliper lever slight seized and brake slight binding also osr brake pad out slightly worn low

Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,554 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration emisions not tested due to excesive smoke (7.3.A.2c)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded not broken

nsf tie rod ball joint off steering rack slight play

osf indicator bulb slight discolored

osf side lamp bulb dull

osr caliper lever slight seized and brake slight binding also osr brake pad out slightly worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,142 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,134 miles

Oil leak

slightly lower handbrake performance on o/s/r

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,178 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 87,121 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,929 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,678 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,678 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,806 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,845 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,876 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,212 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 FOB is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T996 FOB, 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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T996 FOB is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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