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X691 ECL

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,305 mi
Last recorded153,305 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 ECL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 153,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 151,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 151,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,310 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 147,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 146,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 146,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,203 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 138,325 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 135,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 135,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 128,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 123,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 120,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 117,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 107,982 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 100,615 miles

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

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

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

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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X691 ECL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X691 ECL, 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 X691 ECL registered?

X691 ECL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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