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V768 ENC

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,392 mi
Last recorded150,392 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 ENC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 150,392 miles

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

offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

play detected at steering wheel top bearing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 150,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

play detected at steering wheel top bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 129,913 miles

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION LOWERED / FRONT COIL SPRINGS JUMPING SLIGHTLY WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING LOOSE / ADVISE TO RESECURE

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END BALL JOINT (DRUM STICK)

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPESNION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Sep 2008 129,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION LOWERED / FRONT COIL SPRINGS JUMPING SLIGHTLY WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING LOOSE / ADVISE TO RESECURE

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END BALL JOINT (DRUM STICK)

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPESNION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Sep 2007 118,181 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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V768 ENC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V768 ENC, 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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V768 ENC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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