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T997 OBV

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 OBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,211 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,682 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,029 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,013 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 120,209 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,890 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 92,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 86,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,442 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,010 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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T997 OBV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T997 OBV, 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 T997 OBV registered?

T997 OBV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T997 OBV safe to buy?

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