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X551 NHJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,509 mi
Last recorded192,509 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 NHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 192,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 192,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 176,426 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 176,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 161,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 154,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

small oil leak from engine area

Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 139,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2013 139,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2012 126,777 miles

Headlamps going opaque.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 115,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,629 miles

rear anti-rollbar retaining collars split.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear anti-rollbar retaining collars split.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,794 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear drive shafts corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 90,794 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,337 miles

Front brake discs a little rusty and lipped.

Rear tyres bald on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 63,170 miles

both n/s tyres worn tp 2.5mm.

cut in n/s front tyre tread.

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm, nr 1.6mm limit.

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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X551 NHJ 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 70%.

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 X551 NHJ, 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 X551 NHJ registered?

X551 NHJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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