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X553 HKK

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 HKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs inner faces are pitted and worn

both headlight glasses are deteriorating

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre inner wall splitting

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damged

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,679 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs inner faces are pitted and worn

both headlight glasses are deteriorating

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre inner wall splitting

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damged

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,601 miles

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perishing

engine management light stays on

Fail 17 Aug 2013 73,288 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perishing

engine management light stays on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 68,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 63,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 29 May 2009 54,598 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 54,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,781 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,712 miles

Airbag warning light on

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,280 miles

Uneven wear to both rear tyres inner edges

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

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 HKK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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