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X557 BNT

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,614 mi
Last recorded155,614 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 BNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 155,614 miles

Emissions not tested due to idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre/tail sections corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear beam corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 150,628 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Slight play in both front top macpherson strut mounts.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens has damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 150,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Slight play in both front top macpherson strut mounts.

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens has damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 143,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner side 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 143,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases spli and blowing( MIDDLE) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner side 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 133,834 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 133,833 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 126,677 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,788 miles

centre exhaust clamp insecure

o/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Dec 2013 115,408 miles

front discs scored and corroded

slight play n/s and o/s/f inner track arm joints

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 109,310 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 102,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split

Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 79,820 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,970 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,302 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,204 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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X557 BNT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X557 BNT, 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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X557 BNT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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