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NIL 8897

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,420 mi
Last recorded163,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8897
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 163,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,076 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight inner edge wear but not excessive.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front wiper blades starting to wear but not excessive.

rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 149,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 149,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 148,694 miles

Offside Rear brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test not excessive.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,737 miles

slight play at steering rack,ok at test.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 144,862 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 144,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 143,234 miles

very slight/minor play on steering rack,ok at test.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,370 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 139,367 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 136,364 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 136,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 132,657 miles

Very slight/minor play on steering rack,ok at test not excessive.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 126,681 miles

Both front wheel bearings are slightly worn,ok at test.

Front tracking is needed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 119,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 116,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 116,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 109,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 100,002 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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NIL 8897 is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NIL 8897, 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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NIL 8897 is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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