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X825 AEU

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,810 mi
Last recorded158,810 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

ns suspension arm bush beacoming worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,820 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,810 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 147,670 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

coil over suspension fitted

exhaust noisey

front suspension bushes perished

rear axle and brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 147,521 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

coil over suspension fitted

exhaust noisey

front suspension bushes perished

rear axle and brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 134,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension lowered

Fail 21 Feb 2015 134,374 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension lowered

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 121,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 121,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

advice brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 118,073 miles

front inner anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

oil leak from engine, unable to ascertain as to where

Fail 16 Aug 2012 118,073 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front inner anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

oil leak from engine, unable to ascertain as to where

Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,343 miles

Advise recommend replacement of front brake discs & pads - excess run out.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 107,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise recommend replacement of front brake discs & pads - excess run out.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,179 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 97,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine ran rough when carrying out smoke test

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 86,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,375 miles

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

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

rear axle front main bushes starting to debond/split but no excess movement at present

Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,232 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside front 2-3mm tread depth

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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X825 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X825 AEU, 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 X825 AEU registered?

X825 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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