1999 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · T96 BBW
1999 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 167,764 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T96 BBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 167,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T96 BBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A3 (T96 BBW) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
T96 BBW Mileage History
- 03/09/2022156,603 mi
- 12/08/2023161,351 mi+4,748 mi
- 20/09/2024167,764 mi+6,413 mi
- 27/09/2024167,764 mi
Average of roughly 5,398 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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