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BXI 388

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXI 388
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,707 miles

Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack (2.3.3b)

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

engine mounts weak

engine+gearbox oil leaks

fuel filter stained

perishing+play to rear axle mounting bushes

rear tyres perishing+cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,470 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre treads stepped/cracking.

both wiper blades splitting on ends.

o/s/r light unit damaged.

surface corossion to all brake discs.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,470 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre treads stepped/cracking.

both wiper blades splitting on ends.

o/s/r light unit damaged.

surface corossion to all brake discs.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,279 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,265 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,627 miles

Nearside rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 62,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear axle bushes have play in them but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,606 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,606 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,571 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,878 miles

slight leak from middle exhaust system

Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from middle exhaust system

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,061 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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BXI 388 is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BXI 388, 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 BXI 388 registered?

BXI 388 is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is BXI 388 safe to buy?

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