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X715 YBV

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,105 mi
Last recorded219,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 YBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 219,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 208,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 208,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 190,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 168,774 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 168,774 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 156,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre bald inner edge

off side front tyre bald inner edge

rear washer inop

Fail 28 Apr 2015 156,867 miles

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

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

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

EML on permantly

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre bald inner edge

off side front tyre bald inner edge

rear washer inop

Pass 2 May 2014 144,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 127,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,862 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,711 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 116,678 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs heavily pitted

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,392 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 103,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,786 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,604 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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X715 YBV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue 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 X715 YBV, 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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X715 YBV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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