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Y479 TGF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,510 mi
Last recorded133,510 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 TGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 133,510 miles

ADVISE:topped engine oil level 1ltr due to being below minimum on dipstick & ensuring test to be carried out safely

Advise:both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Advise:centre rear brake light led's starting to fail

Advise:clutch wear biting point v.high

Advise:damage to o/s outer sill

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:front wipers x2 smear screen

Advise:nail in v.outer edge of o/s/r tyre

Advise:o/s/f electric window not working

Advise:o/s/f headlamp lens detiorating & slightly reduced beam strength

Advise:o/s/r tyre sidewall has been driven on flat & tyre perishing

Advise:service due indicated by dash

Advise:slight coolant leak from corroded solid coolant pipe rear of engine

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 133,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE:topped engine oil level 1ltr due to being below minimum on dipstick & ensuring test to be carried out safely

Advise:both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Advise:centre rear brake light led's starting to fail

Advise:clutch wear biting point v.high

Advise:damage to o/s outer sill

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:front wipers x2 smear screen

Advise:nail in v.outer edge of o/s/r tyre

Advise:o/s/f electric window not working

Advise:o/s/f headlamp lens detiorating & slightly reduced beam strength

Advise:o/s/r tyre sidewall has been driven on flat & tyre perishing

Advise:service due indicated by dash

Advise:slight coolant leak from corroded solid coolant pipe rear of engine

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 129,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 120,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 120,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 120,593 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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Y479 TGF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y479 TGF, 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 Y479 TGF registered?

Y479 TGF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is Y479 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 TGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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