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X485 EGK

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 115,898 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 115,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,206 miles

headlight lenses dull, advise replacing

some bulbs out in high level stop light

Fail 20 Aug 2013 111,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight lenses dull, advise replacing

some bulbs out in high level stop light

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 98,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,808 miles

Oil leak

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

offside rear tyre worn down on inside tread edge.

stone chips in nearside windscreen.

very slight deteriation of front suspension lower arms bushes.

wiper blades starting to split on ends.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 91,808 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

long travel on service brake pedal.

offside rear tyre worn down on inside tread edge.

stone chips in nearside windscreen.

very slight deteriation of front suspension lower arms bushes.

wiper blades starting to split on ends.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,388 miles

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

Some wear in o/s/f top suspension mount

Windscreen has small chip n/s

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,821 miles

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,115 miles

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

exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,524 miles

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

advise o/s/f and rear wipers split

nail in tyre

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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X485 EGK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X485 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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What year was X485 EGK registered?

X485 EGK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X485 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X485 EGK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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