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X86 ACH

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 ACH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

car has been undersealed

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of fuel in engine bay near side no visible leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2022 59,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of fuel in engine bay near side no visible leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2021 55,672 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides require replacement next pad change shortly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre splitting apart and low on tread depth 195/65r15-91v

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides require replacement next pad change shortly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,518 miles

footbrake travel

Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

footbrake travel

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot loosely fastened

Offside Front tyre just 3mm legal and splitting apart between tread

both sides rear brake discs wearing and corroded pads over half worn

slight oil leak noted back of engine and fumes around

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,872 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,401 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 37,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,684 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,861 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 25,861 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,291 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,291 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,090 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 14,575 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 14,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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X86 ACH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X86 ACH, 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 X86 ACH registered?

X86 ACH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X86 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X86 ACH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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