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X953 HGF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,078 mi
Last recorded189,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 189,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 179,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 179,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 172,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 166,324 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 148,924 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,850 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorating

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

one of nine of high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 91,601 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,836 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Rear screen washer blocked. It is not the nozzle but possibly the filter.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,675 miles

Central exhaust mounting is broken , bu=t system still supported, Advise attention.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,960 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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X953 HGF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X953 HGF, 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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X953 HGF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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