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V203 LYA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,163 mi
Last recorded135,163 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,249 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 126,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 126,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 121,503 miles

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

exhaust section has had a temporary repair done

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking lubricant

rear reg plate deteriorating, replacement advised

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,469 miles

front brake imbalance nearing upper limit, advise inspect and repair

park brake efficiency just above minimum limit, advise inspect and repair

Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,423 miles

advise front brakes 19% out of balance

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,794 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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V203 LYA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V203 LYA, 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 V203 LYA registered?

V203 LYA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V203 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 LYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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