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V48 OKL

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

231,573 mi
Last recorded231,573 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 OKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 231,573 miles

Number plate lamps dim

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Strong smell of diesel from underbonnet

n/s mirror glass broken - has interior

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

Fail 21 Aug 2014 231,571 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Number plate lamps dim

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Strong smell of diesel from underbonnet

n/s mirror glass broken - has interior

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

Pass 12 Aug 2013 219,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

centre stop has more than 50% not working.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 219,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

centre stop has more than 50% not working.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 210,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 201,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 194,139 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 186,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 178,275 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2007 169,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 140,540 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 140,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 119,360 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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V48 OKL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V48 OKL, 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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V48 OKL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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