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X783 RJW

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 RJW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,893 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower engine bay hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,382 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,661 miles

EML ON

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

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Temp. repair to n/s headlight bulb

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,341 miles

EMLon

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

Temp. repair to n/s/ headlight

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,884 miles

NS dipped beam bulb missing clip.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,400 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X783 RJW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X783 RJW, 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 X783 RJW registered?

X783 RJW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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