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X984 MGK

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

148,857 mi
Last recorded148,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 MGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,857 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on outside edge

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play detected in Nearside of steering rack

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 148,855 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside front tyres worn badly on outside edge

Offside front brake disc rusty

Oil leak

Play detected at nearside of steering rack

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 148,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 141,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 141,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 136,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 136,495 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 119,135 miles

Air beg light stays on.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Traction control warning light stays on.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 119,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air beg light stays on.

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)

Traction control warning light stays on.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 114,544 miles

front brake ballance actually 24% limit 25%

Fail 3 Jul 2010 114,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake ballance actually 21% limit 25%

Fail 5 Jun 2009 109,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

front brake ballance actually 21% limit 25%

Pass 10 May 2008 102,729 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2008 102,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 24 May 2007 92,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 92,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 79,005 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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X984 MGK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X984 MGK, 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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X984 MGK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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