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X553 AAD

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,939 mi
Last recorded197,939 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 AAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 197,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 186,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 171,988 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 171,988 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 171,983 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 162,246 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 162,239 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 21 Oct 2016 150,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal Brake pipe / Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 150,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake pipe / Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal Brake pipe / Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

head lamps deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 135,598 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

head lamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,889 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cut

Fail 22 Oct 2014 123,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,611 miles

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

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

both rear axle beam bushes slightly worn

rear numberplate faded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,197 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,245 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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X553 AAD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 X553 AAD, 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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X553 AAD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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