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X798 RBD

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 RBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,107 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

brake pipes covered in grease (front and rear)

Fail 1 Oct 2022 111,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

brake pipes covered in grease (front and rear)

Pass 8 May 2021 109,022 miles

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

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

eml displayed

Fail 1 May 2021 109,021 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml displayed

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,575 miles

n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 86,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,574 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 64,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,516 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,864 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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X798 RBD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X798 RBD, 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 RBD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X798 RBD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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