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X771 KGA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 KGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,222 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 136,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 131,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 131,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 125,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 115,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 112,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 108,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,155 miles

Central exhaust corroded.

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (7.3.D.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure interior mirror (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,377 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,377 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,592 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,825 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 81,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 78,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no plate delaminating.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,993 miles

rear no plate delaminating.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,490 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre going oval

offside front tyre has slight bulge on outer side wall

Fail 23 Jun 2008 62,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,526 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 47,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,757 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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X771 KGA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X771 KGA, 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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X771 KGA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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