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X981 BNA

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,297 mi
Last recorded180,297 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 BNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 180,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 173,985 miles

EPC Warning light is on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 164,522 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Aug 2019 164,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Jul 2018 156,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 156,839 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 151,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 134,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 127,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,190 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 110,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 83,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,947 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,702 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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X981 BNA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X981 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X981 BNA registered?

X981 BNA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X981 BNA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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