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X479 BDP

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,969 mi
Last recorded161,969 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 BDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 161,969 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 161,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 155,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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

nearside headlamp lens faded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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

nearside headlamp lens faded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 149,024 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 149,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 137,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 137,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 121,014 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

OIL LEAKS

REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVEN

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT CV JOINTS

THE REAR INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

Fail 6 May 2009 121,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

OIL LEAKS

REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVEN

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT CV JOINTS

THE REAR INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

Pass 9 May 2008 108,516 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS ON

THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

Fail 9 May 2008 108,516 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS ON

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN

Pass 2 May 2007 97,542 miles

1,DRIVER DOOR (O/S/F)HINGE PINS ARE WORN, HARDER TO SHUT DOOR. †2,REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN. †3,FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN.

Fail 2 May 2007 97,542 miles

1,DRIVER DOOR (O/S/F)HINGE PINS ARE WORN, HARDER TO SHUT DOOR. †2,REAR SUSPENSION AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN. †3,FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 93,965 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X479 BDP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X479 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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X479 BDP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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