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X689 OOE

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 OOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 99,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,040 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket brokon

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil senor light coming on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 46,146 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 46,146 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,150 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,521 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,496 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 34,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 24,669 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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X689 OOE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOE, 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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What year was X689 OOE registered?

X689 OOE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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