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X912 RGE

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,469 mi
Last recorded153,469 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 RGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 153,469 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 146,823 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

Engine breather pipe split

Engine malfunction light showing on dash

Nearside rear brake showing signs of heat damage

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Traction control lamp illuminated indicating fault in system

Fail 1 Jul 2016 146,817 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

Engine breather pipe split

Engine malfunction light showing on dash

Nearside rear brake showing signs of heat damage

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Traction control lamp illuminated indicating fault in system

Turbo boost pipe disconnected

Pass 23 Jun 2015 139,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 139,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 133,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to all four road wheels

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jun 2014 133,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to all four road wheels

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,634 miles

E M light on

slight play in steering rack joint

Fail 3 Jun 2013 125,634 miles

E M light on

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

slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 31 May 2012 114,567 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 114,564 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 103,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 103,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 92,763 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 92,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 80,524 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2009 80,524 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 68,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 May 2008 68,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 57,643 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 57,643 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 52,917 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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X912 RGE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X912 RGE, 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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X912 RGE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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