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X522 GDD

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,099 mi
Last recorded150,099 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 GDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 150,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 147,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 144,578 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,578 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 122,521 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 122,461 miles

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

slight play in O/S/F steering rack arm

Fail 18 Dec 2012 122,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 112,548 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 100,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot has clip missing

o/s/f steering rack has play at inner ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,023 miles

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot has clip missing

o/s/f steering rack has play at inner ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,816 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 90,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,810 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn to near maximum limit

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,938 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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X522 GDD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X522 GDD, 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 X522 GDD registered?

X522 GDD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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