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X769 ENJ

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 ENJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2020 117,204 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,021 miles

205/55r16

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges wearing thin strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,468 miles

205/55r16

Fail 9 Nov 2018 107,467 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

205/55r16

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,747 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 92,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 75,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,160 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

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

Slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

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

Slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,890 miles

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

O/S/f tyre cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

O/S/f tyre cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,625 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 31 Oct 2007 42,830 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,056 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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X769 ENJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X769 ENJ, 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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What year was X769 ENJ registered?

X769 ENJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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