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X798 NUD

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,482 mi
Last recorded197,482 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 NUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 197,482 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 197,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All (1.2.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 192,069 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 187,110 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded inner areas

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; o/s/r outer brake hose extension pipe corroded

Engine / bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; front section deteriorated , minor leak , rear silencer loose at sleved joint , clamps deteriorated

Steering ; o/s trackrod end has play in ball joint

Fail 17 Sep 2014 187,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded inner areas

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; o/s/r outer brake hose extension pipe corroded

Engine / bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; front section deteriorated , minor leak , rear silencer loose at sleved joint , clamps deteriorated

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated

Lihgting ; o/s/f position lamp deteriorated

Steering ; o/s trackrod end has play in ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2013 182,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust rubbers poor condition

front brake discs corroded

fuel straps corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 182,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust rubbers poor condition

front brake discs corroded

fuel straps corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 176,272 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brakes ; front discs corroded inner face

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs corroded , may be weakened

brakes ; rear pads low

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted

lighting ; headlamp lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

rear number plate faded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 176,270 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brakes ; front discs corroded inner face

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

brakes ; rear discs corroded , may be weakened

brakes ; rear pads low

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted

lighting ; headlamp lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 169,792 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 162,912 miles

nearside headlamp pattern weak

Fail 28 Aug 2010 162,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp pattern weak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 143,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in windscreen

corrosion lip on front brake discs

corrosion lip on nearside rear brake disc

spare wheel not checked

Fail 26 Aug 2009 143,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in windscreen

corrosion lip on front brake discs

corrosion lip on nearside rear brake disc

spare wheel not checked

Fail 29 Aug 2008 123,555 miles

Mud & Snow Tyres Fitted

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 123,555 miles

Mud & Snow Tyres Fitted

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 111,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 84,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 84,964 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X798 NUD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X798 NUD, 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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X798 NUD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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