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C72 BUL

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,760 mi
Last recorded129,760 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC72 BUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,760 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Offside mirror glass starting to delaminate

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,760 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Offside mirror glass starting to delaminate

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside mirror glass starting to deteriorate

rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 May 2010 123,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 115,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 106,976 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 106,502 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,132 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6/3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2006 78,027 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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C72 BUL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C72 BUL, 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 C72 BUL registered?

C72 BUL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is C72 BUL safe to buy?

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