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X81 HLF

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

163,153 mi
Last recorded163,153 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 163,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 163,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,471 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 154,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 146,707 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 35,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,706 miles

Nearside 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Oct 2012 140,706 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,162 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

drivers door mirror starting to deteriorate

exhaust rusty

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside and nearside lower sills crushed

offside rear pads low

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 29 Sep 2011 136,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

drivers door mirror starting to deteriorate

exhaust rusty

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside and nearside lower sills crushed

offside rear pads low

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2010 121,367 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 121,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 89,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to both sill flanges.

nearside rear lens damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to both sill flanges.

nearside rear lens damaged.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,575 miles

offside sill flange damaged.

both front tyres worn uneven.

slight seepage past offside inner driveshaft gaiter clip.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 79,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn uneven.

offside sill flange damaged.

slight seepage past offside inner driveshaft gaiter clip.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 65,538 miles

nearside sill to floor flange joint damaged/distorted.

Fail 23 Aug 2005 65,538 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside sill to floor flange joint damaged/distorted.

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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X81 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X81 HLF, 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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X81 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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