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X708 ACJ

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,141 mi
Last recorded163,141 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 ACJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,141 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 163,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 160,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 160,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 144,275 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 133,880 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls not showing cords

Fail 1 Jul 2015 133,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 123,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front 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 10 Jul 2013 116,527 miles

Front and rear discs starting to corrode slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,955 miles

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,837 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre on approx 1.6-2mm

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,837 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre on approx 1.6-2mm

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,308 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,957 miles

n/s mirror broken

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s mirror broken

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,488 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,551 miles

rear discs starting to corrode †offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges †

Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,990 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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X708 ACJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X708 ACJ, 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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X708 ACJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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