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Y674 DNU

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 DNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,158 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 122,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,338 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod rack side (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 115,338 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod rack side (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 106,753 miles

TC light on

both rear axle bushes worn

o/s/f inner tie rod ball joint

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 9 May 2014 106,753 miles

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

TC light on

both rear axle bushes worn

o/s/f inner tie rod ball joint

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,971 miles

TC light staying on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TC light staying on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,120 miles

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

n/s/r wheel damaged on outer rim

t/c light staying on

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r wheel damaged on outer rim

t/c light staying on

Pass 23 Apr 2011 75,359 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2010 69,213 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 69,028 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

both rear brake discs slight pitted inner edges

centre exhaust weld mount broken away

n.s.f. anti roll bar mount bush slight play

rear registration plate slight faded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,747 miles

some wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,252 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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Y674 DNU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y674 DNU, 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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Y674 DNU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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