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X831 BNH

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,206 mi
Last recorded16,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 BNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,267 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 138,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,465 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 130,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 118,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,620 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 111,620 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 88,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,119 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,749 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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X831 BNH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X831 BNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X831 BNH registered?

X831 BNH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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