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X708 OOE

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,663 mi
Last recorded213,663 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 OOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 213,663 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2015 213,125 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2014 206,161 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

Fail 4 Feb 2014 206,153 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat belt fluffing

e m l light on

rad fan insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2013 200,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 200,917 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 192,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to both front outer sills

Fail 6 Feb 2012 192,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to both front outer sills

Pass 1 Feb 2011 181,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 171,804 miles

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

chip in windscreen

offside front position lamp dim

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 158,814 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2008 131,302 miles

airbag light on

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2008 130,858 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2007 101,136 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,534 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 OOE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X708 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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