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X975 BNA

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 BNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,495 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate delaminated both (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,267 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 108,226 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket brken but still secure at time of test!

engine running rough!

Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,750 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver window does not open

Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

driver window does not open

offside front indicator unit cover missing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both number plates delaminating

front brake discs corroded

slight lag o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,136 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both number plates delaminating

front brake discs corroded

slight lag o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,299 miles

front number plate delaminating

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r brake lag-25% imbalance

o/s/f window inoperative

play in n/s steering rack

rear tyres starting to lose shape

slight rough running

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both rear and o/s/f brake discs slightly corroded

coolant level low-warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,299 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both rear and o/s/f brake discs slightly corroded

coolant level low-warning lamp illuminated

front number plate delaminating

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r brake lag-25% imbalance

o/s/f window inoperative

play in n/s steering rack

rear tyres starting to lose shape

slight rough running

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,645 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front number plate marked

o/s/f window inoperative

radiator poor

significant play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Oct 2010 92,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

coolant level very low

front brake discs heavily corroded

front number plate marked

o/s/f window inoperative

radiator poor

significant play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,060 miles

corrosion on braking surfaces of front and rear discs

fluctuation from o/s/f/ brake reading

Fail 25 Sep 2009 91,060 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on braking surfaces of front and rear discs

fluctuation from o/s/f/ brake reading

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,343 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 84,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,450 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 79,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,991 miles

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

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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X975 BNA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X975 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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X975 BNA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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