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V257 MVO

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,076 mi
Last recorded137,076 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 MVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,076 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 18 Apr 2017 137,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 18 Apr 2016 129,466 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs scored and wearing low

Fail 14 Apr 2016 129,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs scored and wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,753 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,688 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,751 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,303 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,533 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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V257 MVO is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V257 MVO, 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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V257 MVO is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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