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P18 CRV

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,760 mi
Last recorded155,760 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 CRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 155,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 146,017 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 139,550 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

n/s and o/s outer surface of brake disc corroded. brake test ok

Fail 24 May 2011 139,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

air bag warning light illuminated

n/s and o/s outer surface of brake disc corroded. brake test ok

Pass 12 Apr 2010 129,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,959 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undertray fitted

o/s headlight lens damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2009 115,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undertray fitted

o/s headlight lens damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2007 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2007 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,999 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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P18 CRV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P18 CRV, 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 P18 CRV registered?

P18 CRV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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