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X816 VUF

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,982 mi
Last recorded159,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 VUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 159,982 miles

Central exhaust clamp fractured, but not leaking gases

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ball joint ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine area ()

engine management light on dash (orange)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,528 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,967 miles

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

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

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

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

servo pipe covered in tape

Fail 11 Jun 2015 141,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake pad rattle spring positioned wrong

servo pipe covered in tape

Pass 21 May 2014 135,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 134,163 miles

slight nick in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 May 2013 134,163 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight nick in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,241 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 131,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 127,270 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 127,270 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 122,556 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,176 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre mishaped

Fail 29 Apr 2009 120,176 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 10 May 2008 116,646 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2008 116,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 85,305 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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X816 VUF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X816 VUF, 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 X816 VUF registered?

X816 VUF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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