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X761 YGU

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 YGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,077 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,077 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,490 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 66,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,660 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 53,258 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 49,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,818 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,080 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 39,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 34,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X761 YGU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X761 YGU, 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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X761 YGU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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