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HIG 9343

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,704 mi
Last recorded201,704 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9343
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 201,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 194,703 miles

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

Offside door corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 194,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside door corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 194,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 186,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 24 Jun 2016 186,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jun 2015 176,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 168,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 164,617 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 164,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 157,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2011 153,137 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 153,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 143,456 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 135,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 127,132 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 115,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 115,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 98,264 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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HIG 9343 is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HIG 9343, 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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HIG 9343 is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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