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X972 BNA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,702 mi
Last recorded146,702 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 BNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 146,702 miles

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

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

nsf steering arm has slight play at end fixing

Fail 10 Jul 2015 146,700 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nsf steering arm has slight play at end fixing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,214 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 138,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 134,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 134,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 126,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 120,322 miles

brake discs worn and corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 10 Jun 2011 120,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs worn and corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

rear axle bushes worn

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,997 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 101,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inside unevenly

engine management light on dash

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,145 miles

oil leak

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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X972 BNA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X972 BNA, 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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What year was X972 BNA registered?

X972 BNA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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