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X695 BGU

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,008 mi
Last recorded143,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX695 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 143,008 miles

both sills damaged

front disc rusty

rear springs rusty

underneath covered in mud

Fail 23 Jun 2017 142,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie-rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop light (1.1.A.3f)

both sills damaged

front disc rusty

rear springs rusty

underneath covered in mud

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,985 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 115,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 110,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,174 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,169 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2007 61,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X695 BGU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X695 BGU, 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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X695 BGU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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