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V120 EEF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 EEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 114,984 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front bottom balljoint boot split but peventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,771 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 107,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

idle speed uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,091 miles

Engine Covers Fitted - Unable To Inspect Various Under Bonnet Components

Oil leak ()

Unable to fully inspect rigid steel brake lines due to grease applied

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,427 miles

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,184 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,,covered with grease

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,347 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,352 miles

brake pipes covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,272 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 9 Sep 2009 71,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,108 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f headlight lense chipped/holed

Fail 2 Oct 2008 66,704 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f headlight lense chipped/holed

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,549 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 54,549 miles

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

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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V120 EEF 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 75%.

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 V120 EEF, 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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V120 EEF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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