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X656 EKL

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,257 mi
Last recorded107,257 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 EKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 107,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

Fail 23 Sep 2010 107,233 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,814 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,894 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,894 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded, heavy in places

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 78,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,361 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,109 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X656 EKL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X656 EKL, 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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X656 EKL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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