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X976 BPA

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,216 mi
Last recorded201,216 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 BPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 201,216 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 201,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 195,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2021 187,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

catalitic converter fitted time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front brake discs getting worn and corroded on inner faces...... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads worn very low......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 161,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C/O content out of limits...... (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front brake discs getting worn and corroded on inner faces...... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads worn very low......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 150,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2018 150,906 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,413 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 86,388 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,069 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,748 miles

Both rear brakes beginning to bind

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2007 50,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,416 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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X976 BPA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X976 BPA, 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 X976 BPA registered?

X976 BPA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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