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W522 TUJ

1999 Audi A3

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,561 mi
Last recorded126,561 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 TUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,111 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 121,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,132 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,130 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing arm missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,739 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 92,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,684 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,654 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 50,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W522 TUJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W522 TUJ, 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 W522 TUJ registered?

W522 TUJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W522 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 TUJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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