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X72 DDT

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,384 mi
Last recorded103,384 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 DDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,384 miles

corrosion to most of under side suspension and brake parts

Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to most of under side suspension and brake parts

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 97,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,320 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,974 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,560 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 90,560 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,310 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

front suspension strut top mounts worn ,some movement when suspension hanging

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2008 88,310 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

front suspension strut top mounts worn ,some movement when suspension hanging

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 70,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 70,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X72 DDT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X72 DDT, 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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X72 DDT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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