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X617 NJB

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,119 mi
Last recorded175,119 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 NJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 175,119 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both side repeaters dim

Fail 26 Feb 2018 175,103 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both side repeaters dim

Pass 23 Dec 2016 166,815 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

side repeaters dim

Fail 23 Dec 2016 166,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

side repeaters dim

Pass 27 Nov 2015 162,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

sills damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2015 161,930 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

sills damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2014 153,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 153,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 142,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 138,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 132,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 123,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 123,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 118,978 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner cv gaitor insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2008 111,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,755 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,859 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

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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X617 NJB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X617 NJB, 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 X617 NJB registered?

X617 NJB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is X617 NJB safe to buy?

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