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BNZ 2616

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2616
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 110,713 miles

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 6 Jul 2013 103,881 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,369 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 100,464 miles

1/ front disc worn

3/ o/s/front lower arm bush worn

4/ o/s/rear tyre cracking in tread

5/ radiator damp o/s/lower

Fail 28 Jul 2011 100,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

1/ front disc worn

2/ rear disc worn

3/ o/s/front lower arm bush worn

4/ o/s/rear tyre cracking in tread

5/ radiator damp o/s/lower

Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 99,430 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,982 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,245 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 94,499 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,499 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

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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BNZ 2616 is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BNZ 2616, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 2616?

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What year was BNZ 2616 registered?

BNZ 2616 is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BNZ 2616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2616 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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