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BCZ 8790

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,562 mi
Last recorded127,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 8790
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 127,562 miles

emissions just passed

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2012 127,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres on 2mm & perishing on outer sidewall

both rear brake calipers damp not leaking brake fluid at time of mot test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 117,171 miles

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

rear discs worn & large lip

Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,888 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 104,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 104,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 102,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BCZ 8790 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCZ 8790, 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 BCZ 8790 registered?

BCZ 8790 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BCZ 8790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 8790 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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