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SEZ 4331

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

201,223 mi
Last recorded201,223 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 4331
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 201,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under seal black - all jacking points corroded and damaged slight - under seal - nearside sill outer and inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cracked glass no sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and rear both slight (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective slight ()

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front and rear all worn slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 199,999 miles

Central Rear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective and front - all corroded - ( slight worn ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both - ( fog lamp on automatic with position lamp / parking lamp ) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured - ( All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and nearside rear - both worn / weak / corroded - ( Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded - ( rear both / Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - worn / movement - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened worn / movement - slight - ( Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play - required soon - ( rear Wheel bearings both are slightly noisy ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight weak - ( high reserve travel of parking brake ) (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner tie rod play - ( rack has slight play ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both worn / corroded - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced plastic broken - ( tape repaired ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - ( Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn - ( Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ) (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate engine management light does not illuminate - ( both ) (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 199,999 miles

Central Rear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective and front - all corroded - ( slight worn ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both - ( fog lamp on automatic with position lamp / parking lamp ) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured - ( All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing ( nearside rear not visible ) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and nearside rear - both worn / weak / corroded - ( Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded - ( rear both / Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - worn / movement - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened worn / movement - slight - ( Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play - required soon - ( rear Wheel bearings both are slightly noisy ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight weak - ( high reserve travel of parking brake ) (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner tie rod play - ( rack has slight play ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both worn / corroded - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced plastic broken - ( tape repaired ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - ( Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn - ( Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ) (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate engine management light does not illuminate - ( both ) (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing ( offside rear not visible ) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 182,786 miles

Central Rear Outer and front wipers worn - required soon

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration - slight (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both - fog lamp on automatic with position lamp / parking lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cluster cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 178,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill + brake pipe (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 178,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill + brake pipe (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 175,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2015 175,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 172,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 172,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 167,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 166,954 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 154,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 154,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 143,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear ns and os brake discs corroded out out side edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 128,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 128,381 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 112,197 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 112,383 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 93,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 93,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 65,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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SEZ 4331 is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SEZ 4331, 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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SEZ 4331 is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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