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X599 AAN

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 AAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 145,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,657 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm height sensor pin is slightly damaged (may need attention soon)

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine has a slight rattle noise on idle (may require attention soon)

some surface corrosion to underbody / sills , front and rear subframes and suspension components in places (sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection)

stonechip in nearside lower windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2023 144,657 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm height sensor pin is slightly damaged (may need attention soon)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine has a slight rattle noise on idle (may require attention soon)

some surface corrosion to underbody / sills , front and rear subframes and suspension components in places (sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection)

stonechip in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2022 142,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring to inner surface of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on rear suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on rear suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight corrosion to cooling pipes leading to cooler assembly. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded at exposed sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 140,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of both front to rear and rear axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both main pipes leading to cooler loop below radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp leveling device heavily corroded but still working

Offside Front Anti roll bar rubbing on driveshaft

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated/unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower track control arm inner bush deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower track control arm inner bush deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,746 miles

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage o/s n/s outer sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage o/s n/s outer sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,rear suspension arms

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,999 miles

outer sill covers fitted

slight damage o/s n/s outer sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,rear subframe and suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,768 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,938 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion rear shockers,rear suspension arms

Fail 4 Sep 2014 108,911 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion rear shockers,rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,424 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,634 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut

Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 60,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,589 miles

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

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

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

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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X599 AAN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X599 AAN, 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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X599 AAN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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