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X839 ERA

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,810 mi
Last recorded158,810 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 ERA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 158,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 153,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 145,274 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 139,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 129,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 127,095 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 127,079 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,159 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 110,562 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 110,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,346 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front inner brake discs excessively corroded

lower engine cover damaged

offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

slight gearbox oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 29 Aug 2008 89,236 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,937 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 74,613 miles

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

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

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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X839 ERA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X839 ERA, 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 X839 ERA registered?

X839 ERA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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