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X689 JFP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

241,414 mi
Last recorded241,414 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 JFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 241,414 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 241,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 13 May 2016 231,952 miles

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

Offside Inner drive shaft boot damaged but preventing ingress of dirt etc

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 231,150 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)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 210,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 210,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 196,257 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 195,224 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 181,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 172,117 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil springs corroded

front shocks weaping

n/s front lower arm bush pulling out and splitting

Fail 13 Oct 2012 172,117 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil springs corroded

front shocks weaping

n/s front lower arm bush pulling out and splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2011 160,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 149,636 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS SOME CORROSION

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 141,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 19 Nov 2009 141,469 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 133,197 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 133,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine check light on

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 123,793 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 123,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 112,547 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 112,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 103,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damadge to rear bumper on nearside

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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X689 JFP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X689 JFP, 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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X689 JFP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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