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X626 CBL

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

232,106 mi
Last recorded232,106 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 CBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 232,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 225,436 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 225,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 218,115 miles

Brake pad warning light noted on dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Clutch operation poor

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust system corrosion

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks noted

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 217,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light noted on dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Clutch operation poor

Exhaust system corrosion

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks noted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 211,303 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are slightly worn

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre tread heavily worn on the outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 211,303 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are slightly worn

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre tread heavily worn on the outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2014 200,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside mirror damaged

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

poor pattern to offside dipped beam

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 200,176 miles

nearside mirror damaged

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

poor pattern to offside dipped beam

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 182,785 miles

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

drivers door difficult to secure shut

Pass 12 Nov 2011 165,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 164,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 147,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 133,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 133,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2008 119,004 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn heavy inner edges

damage to front number plate

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 14 May 2008 118,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn heavy inner edges

damage to front number plate

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,901 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2005 81,678 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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X626 CBL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X626 CBL, 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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X626 CBL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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