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X697 BGU

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,673 mi
Last recorded99,673 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 99,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,200 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 92,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,954 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,787 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,132 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,378 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,931 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r axle mounting bushes peeling

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,795 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,794 miles

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

front brake discs inner surfaces rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,279 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,764 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 51,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,625 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,762 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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X697 BGU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X697 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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X697 BGU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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