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V505 ERA

2000 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 ERA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,431 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 120,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on outer sills

Pass 26 Jul 2014 115,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 115,893 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside 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 Front 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,294 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front floor damaged

non hdi headlights fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front floor damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 98,486 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,113 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 95,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f splashguard missing

rear suspension sensor broken off

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,368 miles

Covers on sills

Damage off side front sill

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 89,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Covers on sills

Damage off side front sill

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,236 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 83,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 75,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,803 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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V505 ERA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V505 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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V505 ERA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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