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V93 KAF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

239,104 mi
Last recorded239,104 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV93 KAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 239,104 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2017 239,103 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded and narrow banding (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2016 231,184 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2015 220,225 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 220,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 206,454 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 206,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 205,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Nov 2013 205,706 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2012 192,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 192,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 180,908 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on the outer edges

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 180,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing thin on the outer edges

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 165,004 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 165,004 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 151,319 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LIGHT LENSE MISSING

OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP UNIT CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT WEAR TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON OUTTER SIDE WALL

SLIGHT WEATHER DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 151,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LIGHT LENSE MISSING

OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP UNIT CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT WEAR TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON OUTTER SIDE WALL

SLIGHT WEATHER DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 139,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 135,436 miles

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED BUT HEADLAMP AIM IS OK.

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE DISC,S AND PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 6 Jun 2007 129,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 118,728 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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V93 KAF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V93 KAF, 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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V93 KAF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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