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Y351 DVO

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 122,365 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 122,365 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 119,778 miles

Front n/s and o/s lower rear suspension bushes are perished

Fail 20 May 2017 119,778 miles

Front n/s and o/s lower rear suspension bushes are perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,171 miles

f/n/s suspenion arm bush slightly worn

f/o/s suspenion arm bush slightly worn

mil light on

oil leak

slight play in f/o/s tie rod

Fail 3 Jul 2015 109,170 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

f/n/s suspenion arm bush slightly worn

f/o/s suspenion arm bush slightly worn

mil light on

oil leak

slight play in f/o/s tie rod

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,709 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 102,709 miles

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 88,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,202 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,665 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,520 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting has been repaired by means of a u clamp.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 59,304 miles

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)

both sides rear brakes starting to bind ok for mot test at this time.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,304 miles

both sides rear brakes starting to bind ok for mot test at this time.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,939 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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Y351 DVO is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y351 DVO, 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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Y351 DVO is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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