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V948 DAO

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,230 mi
Last recorded168,230 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 168,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 168,227 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,277 miles

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

pipes greased

wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2014 158,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

covers missing off both front seatbelt buckles and stalks

exhaust bracket adrift

Fail 16 Jan 2014 158,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

covers missing off both front seatbelt buckles and stalks

exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 134,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 134,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 129,074 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2011 129,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 121,739 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 121,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,631 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 86,433 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 86,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 62,589 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,881 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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V948 DAO is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V948 DAO, 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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V948 DAO is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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