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V127 KRS

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 KRS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,181 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both sills covered

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 146,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay missing

brake pad warning light on

sills covered

Pass 18 Apr 2014 140,778 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire is broken

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 140,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire is broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 130,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily down inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Slight free play at Offside of steering rack.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc's showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear anti roll bar mounting bush stops broken and missing, resulting in no movement

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 98,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear outer cv boot burst

Pass 7 May 2008 94,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 86,339 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 74,685 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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V127 KRS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V127 KRS, 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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V127 KRS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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