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X561 BNT

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,779 mi
Last recorded217,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 BNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 217,779 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper sharp edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 207,928 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2018 205,467 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 205,467 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 200,114 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 200,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 194,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 104,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front top mounts slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

front top mounts slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,197 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

rear brakes worn

slight wear front top mounts

Fail 12 Feb 2010 85,197 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

rear brakes worn

slight wear front top mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,857 miles

front discs worn

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2009 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,535 miles

offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,020 miles

axle bush perished

discs worn pads ok

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,412 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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X561 BNT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X561 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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X561 BNT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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