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X707 BLH

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,041 mi
Last recorded96,041 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 BLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,041 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 96,041 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 87,980 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Oct 2017 87,980 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,881 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 72,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/.s & n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/.s & n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,839 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine emission light stays on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 54,267 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning light illumninated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,069 miles

O/S front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,069 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

O/S front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres near to wear bars.

slight travel on foot brake.

slight wear on front brake discs.

wear on rear brake discs.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front tyres near to wear bars.

slight travel on foot brake.

slight wear on front brake discs.

wear on rear brake discs.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,845 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,207 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits advise urgent replacement

Fail 13 Nov 2006 26,207 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limits advise urgent replacement

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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X707 BLH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 X707 BLH, 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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X707 BLH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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