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X459 ABL

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,306 mi
Last recorded193,306 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 ABL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 193,306 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 188,274 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 187,708 miles

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

oil laek

Pass 28 Jul 2014 178,529 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 169,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 1 Sep 2012 161,483 miles

Oil leak

rear axle beam bushes worn

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 161,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 155,156 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Aug 2011 155,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2010 149,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 149,278 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 144,349 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 137,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 125,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 118,218 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear axle main bushes poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2005 110,479 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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X459 ABL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X459 ABL, 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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X459 ABL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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