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X459 EGK

2000 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,817 mi
Last recorded183,817 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 183,817 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 183,793 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 178,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 173,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc inner faces rusted o/s and n/s

n/s/front brake disc slightly warped

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Dec 2012 173,017 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusted o/s and n/s

n/s/front brake disc slightly warped

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Dec 2011 167,745 miles

o/s and n/s/rear brake discs and pads worn recommend replacement

Fail 21 Dec 2011 167,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s/rear brake discs and pads worn recommend replacement

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Dec 2010 162,475 miles

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

n/s/front suspension leg top mount worn

n/s/rear tyre worn to within limit recommend replacement

Pass 20 Dec 2010 162,475 miles

n/s/front suspension leg top mount worn

n/s/rear tyre worn to within limit recommend replacement

Fail 18 Dec 2009 157,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn to within wear limit

Pass 18 Dec 2009 157,155 miles

front brake pads worn to within wear limit

Pass 23 Dec 2008 151,385 miles

rear brake discs and pads very badly worn recommend replacement

Fail 23 Dec 2008 151,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs and pads very badly worn recommend replacement

Fail 18 Dec 2007 144,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 144,465 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 136,549 miles

rear number plate slightly faded. front number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 120,644 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 EGK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X459 EGK, 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 EGK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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