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X697 ECL

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 ECL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 153,021 miles

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

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

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

slight coolant leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 153,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 142,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 132,590 miles

some wear both front wishbone rear mtg bushes = slight gearbox oil leak = n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded/peeling

Fail 31 Jan 2012 132,590 miles

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

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

some wear both front wishbone rear mtg bushes = slight gearbox oil leak = n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded/peeling

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,970 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriated

heat shield on cat loose

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 24 Jan 2011 122,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lenses deteriated

heat shield on cat loose

radiator cooling fan has siezed and started to smoke, has now been disconected to prevent further damage to vehicle

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,816 miles

both front wishbone rear mtg bushes start to dis-place

Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,847 miles

rear wiper blade split engine oil leak gearbox oil leak n/s/f wishbone rear mtg bush start to displace

Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone rear most bushes starting to displace

Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,959 miles

both front wishbone rear most bushes starting to displace

Fail 30 Jan 2007 79,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,722 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 ECL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X697 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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X697 ECL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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