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X985 AAF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,115 mi
Last recorded215,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 AAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 215,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

osf headlamp misty

Fail 17 Sep 2019 215,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

osf headlamp misty

Pass 30 Aug 2018 200,452 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 200,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 186,501 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 186,501 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 152,734 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 152,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 145,464 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,365 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 103,865 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,129 miles

rear beam bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2005 57,899 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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X985 AAF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X985 AAF, 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 X985 AAF registered?

X985 AAF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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