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A3 XGU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,868 mi
Last recorded142,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 134,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,211 miles

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

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

o/s/r axle bush worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 104,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S track rod has slight play

O/S/R brake caliper starting to seize.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear axle mounting bushes have slight play.

o/s headlamp deteriorated, adjusters in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S track rod has slight play

O/S/R brake caliper starting to seize.

Rear axle mounting bushes have slight play.

o/s headlamp deteriorated, adjusters in poor condition.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,731 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,326 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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A3 XGU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A3 XGU, 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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What year was A3 XGU registered?

A3 XGU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is A3 XGU safe to buy?

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