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C20 MDJ

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,281 mi
Last recorded127,281 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,281 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 17,169 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,521 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger detached but system still well supported

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides track arms inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 120,518 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner boot split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe detached from backbox around weld line (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger detached but system still well supported

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides track arms inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,172 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 104,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,228 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 85,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 85,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 67,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,010 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 57,502 miles

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

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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C20 MDJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C20 MDJ, 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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C20 MDJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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