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X709 FOT

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 FOT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,843 miles

All tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2019 134,843 miles

All tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,216 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,768 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 124,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML On

Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,653 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 121,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

e.m.l. on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,635 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,997 miles

engine check light illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 109,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,497 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 103,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,084 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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X709 FOT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X709 FOT, 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 X709 FOT registered?

X709 FOT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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