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A3 AXU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 119,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,657 miles

see doc ref vt32 # 663931411264

Fail 30 Jan 2017 117,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks, n/s/f wishbone bush cracking, fuel filter corroded, o/s/f top shocker mount has slight lift, o/s/r brake pipes corroded, n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,354 miles

auxillery belt cracking,both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating,oil leaks

fuelfilter deteriorating,osr brake pipe corroding,front brake discs corroding,nsf tyre low on tread

osf shocker top lift

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wiring issue-investigate (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inop-wiring issue-investigate (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

auxillery belt cracking,both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating,oil leaks

fuelfilter deteriorating,osr brake pipe corroding,front brake discs corroding,nsf tyre low on tread

osf shocker top lift

Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,093 miles

both front tyres low on inner tread,fuel filter deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,304 miles

battry leak

emission taking time to clear limits

Fail 29 Jan 2014 113,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Battery is weak

Front headlight lense worn and beam image not clear

Front rear break discs corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

coolent light is on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 112,194 miles

front inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated, sills slightly damaged, front track rod end rubbers deteriorated

traction light on, engine oil level bit high, gear box oil leak, front pads close to legal limit, minor exhaust leak, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 112,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension bit noisey-rear axle bushes deterioating, front inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated, sills slightly damaged, front track rod end rubbers deteriorated

traction light on, engine oil level bit high, gear box oil leak, front pads close to legal limit, minor exhaust leak, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,284 miles

engine oil level bit high,traction lamp staying on-investigate,spare tyre deflated

fuel filter deteriorating,exhaust slightly deteriorating,front inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorating,sills slightly damaged

rear suspension bit noisey-rear axle bushes deteriorating-investigate

Fail 6 Feb 2012 110,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil level bit high,traction lamp staying on-investigate,spare tyre deflated

fuel filter deteriorating,exhaust slightly deteriorating,front inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorating,sills slightly damaged

rear suspension bit noisey-rear axle bushes deteriorating-investigate

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,422 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,235 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 86,227 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 86,227 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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A3 AXU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A3 AXU, 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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A3 AXU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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