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X714 HLF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,371 mi
Last recorded159,371 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2015 159,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti roll bar catching/rubbing on prop shaft

exhaust noisey

front suspension excessivley lowerd

n/s/r tyre gouge in side wall

off side tyre catching inner wing on full lock

Pass 11 Apr 2014 149,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper slightly insecure

signs offside front drive shaft has been catching on anti roll bar

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 28 Mar 2014 149,812 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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper slightly insecure

signs offside front drive shaft has been catching on anti roll bar

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,414 miles

Clip missing from NSF inner cv boot.

Clips missing from ns & os steering rack boots.

Evidence of OS driveshaft fouling anti-roll-bar.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 145,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Clip missing from NSF inner cv boot.

Clips missing from ns & os steering rack boots.

Evidence of OS driveshaft fouling anti-roll-bar.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 141,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 135,055 miles

airbag light on

centre exhaust slight blow

front wishbone bushes cracked

nearside rear shock slight leak

offside front headlamp bracket broken

slight mist of oil around power steering pipes

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2011 134,030 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Air bag warning light on

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 125,927 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 125,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

eng.rear mounting broken

Pass 2 May 2008 119,291 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 119,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 112,547 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X714 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X714 HLF, 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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X714 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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