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M13 RBD

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,396 mi
Last recorded161,396 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 RBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 161,396 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated/split at ends

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside inner c.v gaitor clip missing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 161,360 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated/split at ends

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside inner c.v gaitor clip missing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 148,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 131,986 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 16 Sep 2010 126,909 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers seat height adjustment not locking

front brake discs corroding on inside

Fail 13 Sep 2008 118,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wheels need changing front to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2008 118,723 miles

wheels need changing front to rear

Pass 7 Feb 2007 114,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,815 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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M13 RBD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M13 RBD, 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 M13 RBD registered?

M13 RBD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is M13 RBD safe to buy?

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