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X511 OBL

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,567 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 121,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 121,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML warning on.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s rear brake mechanism stricking slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,241 miles

Brake pedal slight free travel.

Engine warning lamp on.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal slight free travel.

Engine warning lamp on.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 118,069 miles

headlamp patterns indistinct- osf just acceptable- alignment on aim limits* rear brakediscs corrodedand worn* exhaust corroded* lift on front strutts* play in steering rack inner joints*

heavy corrosion of underbody and steering and suspension components in particular- including; subframes,strutts,brakehose ferrules,swing arms,wishbones,etc,etc*

shields on underbody,etc, and construction layout restrict examination of testable items*engine warning light on* various minor windscreen chips* front tyresworn* rear indicators losing orange effect* oil leaks*

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,069 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

headlamp patterns indistinct- osf just acceptable- alignment on aim limits* rear brakediscs corrodedand worn* exhaust corroded* lift on front strutts* play in steering rack inner joints*

heavy corrosion of underbody and steering and suspension components in particular- including; subframes,strutts,brakehose ferrules,swing arms,wishbones,etc,etc*

shields on underbody,etc, and construction layout restrict examination of testable items*engine warning light on* various minor windscreen chips* front tyresworn* rear indicators losing orange effect* oil leaks*

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,092 miles

rear brake pipes rusting, osf lower engine metal air duct mounting broken, slight engine and gearbox leaks, nsr tyre tread well worn in centre, headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,131 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits, rear brake disc faces corroded, but not to excess.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 104,131 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits, rear brake disc faces corroded, but not to excess.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 96,920 miles

exhaust veru rusty in places, brake disc faces corroded on outer diameters.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 96,920 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust veru rusty in places, brake disc faces corroded on outer diameters.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,488 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,601 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,398 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 72,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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X511 OBL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X511 OBL, 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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X511 OBL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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