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X479 CDV

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

249,586 mi
Last recorded249,586 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 CDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 249,586 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 249,556 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 246,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 245,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 231,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 225,905 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 220,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 213,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 208,663 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 203,051 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 195,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 190,901 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear of vehicle

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 184,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 178,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 170,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 161,814 miles

front number plate damaged

slight lift front top suspension mountings

Fail 26 Jul 2009 161,551 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisory checklist 091987 mainly concerning tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2008 149,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 149,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 137,632 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 124,637 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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X479 CDV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X479 CDV, 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 CDV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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