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B3 TWH

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 103,236 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 102,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 101,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened wrong spring or fitted incorrectly. fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2022 100,026 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened wrong spring or fitted incorrectly. fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,049 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing Lamps not Working

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,995 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 93,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,888 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,784 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 84,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,771 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,870 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 67,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,712 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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B3 TWH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B3 TWH, 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 B3 TWH registered?

B3 TWH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is B3 TWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TWH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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