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X596 MSP

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,187 mi
Last recorded166,187 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 MSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 166,187 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside rear tyre perished inner wall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 166,187 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside rear tyre perished inner wall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 165,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 165,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 152,335 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 152,332 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 152,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 146,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 139,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 133,742 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 127,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 115,232 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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X596 MSP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X596 MSP, 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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What year was X596 MSP registered?

X596 MSP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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