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X747 LBJ

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,941 mi
Last recorded153,941 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 LBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2019 153,941 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

center brake light led lamp has LED not working

Pass 10 Feb 2018 149,194 miles

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

inside edge front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f steering side arm inner ball joint has slight play

slight exhaust blow at center to rear section

Pass 11 Feb 2017 144,687 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

inner rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Jan 2016 141,308 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn close to wear bars

slight play o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 17 Jan 2015 138,952 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

inside edge of front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 136,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f steering side arm

Pass 12 Jan 2013 134,532 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f o/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to part

Pass 22 Dec 2011 132,505 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2010 128,084 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 119,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 105,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 105,470 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 92,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,431 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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X747 LBJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X747 LBJ, 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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X747 LBJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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