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X704 ORH

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

250,157 mi
Last recorded250,157 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 ORH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 250,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 250,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 237,411 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 237,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 230,001 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 218,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 206,021 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 206,021 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 195,021 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 195,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 184,950 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 173,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 173,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 160,383 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 160,383 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 144,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 130,881 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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X704 ORH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X704 ORH, 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 X704 ORH registered?

X704 ORH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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