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V205 LYS

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

125,293 mi
Last recorded125,293 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 125,293 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,610 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces, causing minor brake vibration

headlamp images poor

spare tyre deflated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 120,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces, causing minor brake vibration

headlamp images poor

spare tyre deflated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,080 miles

brake discs

engine oil leak

possible brake master cylinder fault

Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,982 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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)

both front wiper blades torn

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2012 109,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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)

both front wiper blades torn

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2011 104,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,115 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 93,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,501 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 84,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 75,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,070 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,781 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 54,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V205 LYS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 V205 LYS, 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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V205 LYS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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