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V742 FEN

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,189 mi
Last recorded103,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,189 miles

front brake discs pitted

front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2013 95,283 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,512 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 86,377 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,639 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,250 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)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,145 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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V742 FEN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V742 FEN, 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

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What year was V742 FEN registered?

V742 FEN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V742 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V742 FEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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