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X549 NUB

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,635 mi
Last recorded125,635 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 NUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2018 125,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,531 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust blowing Cat to middle joints

reverse lights do not work

Nearside Front Outer cv boot holed but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Outer sill holed by damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner wing engine cover insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box hitting bumper

both OSF and NSR tyres are badly worn and scrubbed

both inner and outer sills bent

driver using H rated tyres for a vehicle I suspect is being used for higher speeds than the rating is covering

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,653 miles

1 bulb inop centre stop light

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad spring fitted incorrectly

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

battery not tightened down

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,646 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 121,644 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre split in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,337 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 97,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,293 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 57,836 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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X549 NUB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X549 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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X549 NUB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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