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A3 TDU

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,093 mi
Last recorded147,093 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 147,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 146,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 122,489 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 122,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,336 miles

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

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

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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A3 TDU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A3 TDU, 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

How do I check the history of A3 TDU?

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What year was A3 TDU registered?

A3 TDU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is A3 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TDU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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