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X588 FBL

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 FBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 141,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 135,033 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 135,033 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s wiper split.two bulbs not working in high level brake light.slight play in o/s tie rod.a warning light on on dash.headlights lens discoloured. exhaust blowing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 128,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 123,892 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 123,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s steering rack **** gash in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre **** front brake pads - low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high viz brake light bulb

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Fail 29 Jul 2009 118,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high viz brake light bulb

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,356 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 110,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 105,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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X588 FBL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X588 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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X588 FBL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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