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X584 FBL

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,504 mi
Last recorded164,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX584 FBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 164,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

component underneath corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,156 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating resulting in a weak beam image

Rear exhaust poorly secured

Rear registration plate deteriorating

exhaust heat shield insecure

mid exhaust bracket broken

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Jun 2016 113,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating resulting in a weak beam image

Rear exhaust poorly secured

Rear registration plate deteriorating

exhaust heat shield insecure

mid exhaust bracket broken

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,691 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 (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front headlamp lenses deteriorating and misty

n/s/f sidelight dull

n/s/r road wheel buckled

o/s/r bumper slighty insecure

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

rear exhaust poorly supported

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 107,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front headlamp lenses deteriorating and misty

n/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/r bumper slighty insecure

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

rear exhaust poorly supported

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,135 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

mid exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

mid exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,957 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting not secure

front tyres wearing on inner edge

headlamp image poor

Fail 10 Oct 2012 94,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting not secure

front tyres wearing on inner edge

headlamp image poor

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 85,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF lower arm rear bush has started to delaminate

Fail 23 Oct 2010 85,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF lower arm rear bush has started to delaminate

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,821 miles

o/s/f lower arm, back bush starting to split

Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f lower arm, back bush starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,843 miles

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken

front lower panel and front engine plastic cover adrifted

Fail 23 Jul 2008 169,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 158,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 151,526 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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X584 FBL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X584 FBL, 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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X584 FBL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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