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X788 CDD

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 CDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 145,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe /manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Accident damage to rear tailgate.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,401 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,242 miles

n/s/f tyre low thread

o/s/f back bush slight worn

Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre low thread

o/s/f back bush slight worn

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,361 miles

Centre exhaust bracket brocken

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Washer not working

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,523 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2016 116,523 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 110,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,960 miles

Drivers window not shutting by switch

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate cracked

petrol cap sting holder broken

Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,960 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Drivers window not shutting by switch

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate cracked

petrol cap sting holder broken

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,623 miles

Exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,449 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,014 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X788 CDD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X788 CDD, 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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X788 CDD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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