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A3 MXE

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 145,542 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Apr 2014 145,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear suspention beam bushs in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2013 140,305 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear suspention beam bushs in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2012 137,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check seat belts

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,079 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check seat belts

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 133,595 miles

both rear suspention beam outter bushs in poor condition

cooling fan seized

handbrake travel high

not all of the high level brake light working

Fail 17 Mar 2011 133,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear suspention beam outter bushs in poor condition

cooling fan seized

handbrake travel high

not all of the high level brake light working

Pass 23 Mar 2010 128,608 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 128,604 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S WIPER POOR

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 121,472 miles

Front discs poor

OSF indicator fading

Wipers poor

Fail 27 Mar 2009 121,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs poor

Front tyres wearing on edges

OSF indicator fading

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 98,536 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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A3 MXE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXE, 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 A3 MXE registered?

A3 MXE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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