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X733 BCF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,750 mi
Last recorded179,750 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 BCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 179,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 179,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 170,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Fail 14 May 2018 170,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 31 Mar 2017 161,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

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

movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Fail 31 Mar 2017 161,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

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

movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 11 Apr 2016 156,385 miles

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

advise corrosion to front sub frame and suspension

advise corrosion to rear suspension

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 156,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading 1.08 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleave (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut cord showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexis/metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexis/metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

advise corrosion to front sub frame and suspension

advise corrosion to rear suspension

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 156,226 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 155,820 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 155,404 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 155,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 154,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 154,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 153,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 148,373 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 148,369 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 142,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 135,469 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 130,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 122,774 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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X733 BCF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X733 BCF, 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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X733 BCF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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