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Y193 DRA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,683 mi
Last recorded104,683 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 DRA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,250 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 101,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,125 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

E M L LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

sill covers fitted

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,884 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,876 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mannagement warning lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 76,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 55,723 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 55,723 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y193 DRA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y193 DRA, 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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Y193 DRA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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