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A18 NNL

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,803 mi
Last recorded163,803 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 163,803 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 163,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 155,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2010 155,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2009 143,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 139,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 133,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 133,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 31 May 2007 128,105 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 128,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 118,756 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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A18 NNL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 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 A18 NNL, 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 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 NNL registered?

A18 NNL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is A18 NNL safe to buy?

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