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X605 VGC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,733 mi
Last recorded140,733 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 VGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to front pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 140,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to front pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 131,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 131,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broke (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broke (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wipers (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 130,720 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 130,715 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 127,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,196 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and perishing

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2016 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres close to limit and perishing

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,166 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,871 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 121,859 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 121,835 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,662 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 117,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 113,525 miles

traction control light on. engine management light on

nearside front tyre onwear bars

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 97,572 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 96,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,622 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,221 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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X605 VGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X605 VGC, 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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X605 VGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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