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X468 BDP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 BDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,427 miles

Rear rear axle mounting bushes worn

intermitant fault with indicator switch

poor repair to exhaust tail pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2015 120,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned mountin bush (2.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned mountin bush (2.4.B.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front head light pattern poor

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,118 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,067 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 106,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,213 miles

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

brake warning light on

glowplug lamp flashing on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light on

glowplug lamp flashing on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 78,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 72,785 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY,FRONT PADS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 May 2007 72,785 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY,FRONT PADS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,541 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 64,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X468 BDP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver 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 X468 BDP, 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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X468 BDP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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