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V352 ERA

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,933 mi
Last recorded164,933 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV352 ERA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 164,933 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount has play (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 164,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount has play (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 154,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,349 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 145,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 126,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,200 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 117,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 99,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 88,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 77,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66,733 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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V352 ERA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V352 ERA, 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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V352 ERA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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