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A3 XXT

1999 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,736 miles

Both front bottom ball joints have slight play

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside front steering inner rack joint has play

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,137 miles

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

O/S/R tyre, sidewall deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,137 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S/R tyre, sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,890 miles

o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly.

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly.

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,048 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre sign`s of perishing cracking in tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,366 miles

Advise o/s/r handbrake binding slightly.

Advise wheel alignment check.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,014 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,245 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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A3 XXT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A3 XXT, 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 A3 XXT registered?

A3 XXT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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