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V762 FEN

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,351 mi
Last recorded160,351 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 158,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 145,644 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2018 143,875 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 143,874 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 140,436 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 140,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Play detected in inner steering arms

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,953 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp one segment not working .

Fail 22 Feb 2016 131,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp one segment not working .

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,286 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 86,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,830 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front seats fitted with seat covers which may result in incorrect operation of side airbags in an accident.

coolant leaking from hose near engine mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,922 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

rearnumber plate deteriorating. strongly advise new fitted

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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V762 FEN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V762 FEN, 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 V762 FEN registered?

V762 FEN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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