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X972 KBM

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 KBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 169,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 166,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 163,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 161,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 158,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 155,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 152,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 144,580 miles

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

n/s/r tyre lumpy

Fail 29 May 2014 144,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre lumpy

Pass 4 May 2013 134,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 118,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 109,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,001 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 99,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 89,614 miles

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

O/S Inner CVboot adrift, Done.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,867 miles

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK HAS SIDE MOVEMENT

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,867 miles

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK HAS SIDE MOVEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,092 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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X972 KBM is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X972 KBM, 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 KBM registered?

X972 KBM is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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