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X697 HJB

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 HJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 120,783 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,642 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 119,642 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,037 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

head light patterns poor

Fail 7 Feb 2019 115,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

head light patterns poor

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge. 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Slight play in top mount bearing.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,156 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge. 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Slight play in top mount bearing.

Offside Mirror glass/casing damaged.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,905 miles

Coolant temperature light on

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to legal limit

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 105,876 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant temperature light on

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,796 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,638 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,885 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,280 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre under inflatted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 48,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X697 HJB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HJB, 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 HJB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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