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X678 LGV

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 LGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 164,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 164,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 164,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick in particular. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 160,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight play in road wheel

Offside Front Slight play in road wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 160,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight play in road wheel

Offside Front Slight play in road wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 154,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jun 2020 154,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2019 146,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front hub damaged

Fail 29 May 2019 146,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp weathered - no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front hub damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,237 miles

slight play to nearside front bottom anti roll bar bush

Fail 24 May 2018 137,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern aims not checked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern aim not tested (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor due to headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

front blades becoming poor

Fail 24 May 2017 133,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.44%vol (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam patern (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor due to headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

eml on

front blades becoming poor

Pass 31 May 2016 131,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor!

Pass 19 May 2015 129,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

offside head lamp image becoming poor

washer fliud requires attension !!

Pass 16 May 2014 126,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 121,751 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 121,749 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,404 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Fail 2 Jun 2011 112,404 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,219 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,414 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,414 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 100,285 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2008 89,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,238 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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X678 LGV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 X678 LGV, 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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X678 LGV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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