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X826 FFS

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,840 mi
Last recorded69,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 FFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

engine light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

Pass 29 May 2013 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 55,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs very rusty and pads not to good

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

brake pedal slightly soft

Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,749 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded and pitted

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 28 May 2011 47,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 43,546 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 43,413 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 38,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,796 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 31,796 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 31,749 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,989 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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X826 FFS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X826 FFS, 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 X826 FFS registered?

X826 FFS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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