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X479 NHK

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 NHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,986 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 133,986 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coolent level low

near side rear axle main bush worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,120 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 71,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,019 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wish bone bushrs rear and o/s/f tyres.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,557 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 NHK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHK, 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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What year was X479 NHK registered?

X479 NHK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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