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X635 HLF

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX635 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 154,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 154,379 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended t/a/bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 144,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 141,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust clamp and hanger deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 129,653 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 129,651 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 129,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 125,896 miles

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

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

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2009 125,838 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 152,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 137,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 137,659 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 122,912 miles

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Fail 4 Sep 2006 122,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 108,202 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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X635 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X635 HLF, 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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X635 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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