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X89 UAY

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 UAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,790 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper damage

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded and holes blowing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,821 miles

engine management light is on

nail in nearside rear trye

nearside front anti roll bar bush and link are slightly worn

nearside front tyre is bald on edge and tread is approx. 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread on approx. 2mm and lower on egdes

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

rear tyres are worn slightly unevenly on inner edges

topped up engine oil and coolant before carry out mot

two bulb not working in centre brake light

Fail 6 Mar 2017 130,821 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

nail in nearside rear trye

nearside front anti roll bar bush and link are slightly worn

nearside front tyre is bald on edge and tread is approx. 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread on approx. 2mm and lower on egdes

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

rear tyres are worn slightly unevenly on inner edges

topped up engine oil and coolant before carry out mot

two bulb not working in centre brake light

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,787 miles

car was low on oil and water

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bush's worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

rear axle bushs are worn

rear indicators, side repeaters, offside front indicator bulbs are discoloured

rear number plate deteriorated

rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear tyre treads are worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,787 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

car was low on oil and water

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

rear axle bushs are worn

rear indicators, side repeaters, offside front indicator bulbs are discoloured

rear number plate deteriorated

rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear tyre treads are worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,383 miles

advise exhaust system corroded and slight blow

advise front and rear brake pads getting low

advise front anti-roll mounting bushes worn

advise front wipers worn

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise rear axel bushes worn

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise two bulbs out in centre brake light

Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system corroded and slight blow

advise front and rear brake pads getting low

advise front anti-roll mounting bushes worn

advise front wipers worn

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise rear axel bushes worn

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise two bulbs out in centre brake light

Fail 11 Nov 2013 102,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,827 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,088 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 42,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 25,865 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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X89 UAY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X89 UAY, 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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X89 UAY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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