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X743 KNP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 KNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,987 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,578 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,396 miles

engine management light is on, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, front exhaust mount has snapped off, near side outer cv gator is split, off side steering arm is worn

near side steering arm is worn and near to a failure, front strut top mounts are worn

Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light is on, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, front exhaust mount has snapped off, near side outer cv gator is split, off side steering arm is worn

near side steering arm is worn and near to a failure, front strut top mounts are worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,445 miles

centre stop has a bulb not working, engine/gearbox leaking oil, rear brakes are using 50% of disc face and close to failure, nearside front cv gaitor weak and leaking grease, nearside front steering arm worn and close to failure

nearside front trackrod worn, both front top mounts worn, both front lower arm rear bushs weak, head lamp aims have poor pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,851 miles

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working, front exhaust mount has snapped off, near side steering arm is worn and near to a failure, front strut's top mounts are worn, patterns are poor and dim.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,816 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working, front exhaust mount has snapped off, near side steering arm is worn and near to a failure, front strut's top mounts are worn, patterns are poor and dim.

traction control lamp is on,

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,355 miles

Exhaust heat-shild is loose.

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R tyre wall is badly perished

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,546 miles

Centre stop light has 3 of the 10 bulbs not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 88,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Centre stop light has 3 of the 10 bulbs not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,080 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 27 May 2009 73,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,739 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 63,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,046 miles

air bag light on during test

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,442 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and seperate

front brake discs corroding

front number plate starting to seperate

slight condension in off side front head lamp lens

slight play in off side front track rod end

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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X743 KNP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X743 KNP, 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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X743 KNP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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