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X485 NUB

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,387 mi
Last recorded147,387 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 NUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 144,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,853 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 141,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 141,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive slightly perished (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 137,186 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

weak/slow brake servo vacuum

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

weak/slow brake servo vacuum

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tie rod slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,491 miles

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

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

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

three rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,491 miles

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

three rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,576 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,288 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,288 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front discs badly worn

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,570 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 70,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 48,561 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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X485 NUB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NUB, 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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X485 NUB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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