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V223 LGT

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,963 mi
Last recorded80,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 LGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Fail 21 Feb 2022 80,960 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Stuck in position. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Rear Rear wiper.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,899 miles

slight damage front windscreen

slight movement from both front top mounts

Fail 11 Feb 2021 76,899 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight damage front windscreen

slight movement from both front top mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,388 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 74,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Unable to pull belt out from reel (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has wear on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,674 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,674 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,161 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear no.plate faded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 65,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel hose insecure at rear with filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn outer edge

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mtg broken

rear discs corroding

rear no plate discolour

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,608 miles

ABS noise whilst carrying out rolling brake test

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

condensation in offside front indicator lamp

Fail 23 Feb 2015 52,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ABS noise whilst carrying out rolling brake test

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

condensation in offside front indicator lamp

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,084 miles

frt no plate cracked

rear discs corroding

rear no plate discolour

Fail 4 Feb 2014 49,061 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

frt no plate cracked

n/s/f discs corroded

rear discs corroding

rear no plate discolour

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,526 miles

nearside rear tyre split in outer wall

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,066 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 34,066 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,635 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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V223 LGT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V223 LGT, 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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V223 LGT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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