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V791 XUB

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,209 mi
Last recorded205,209 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 205,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack arms inner ball joints have play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 205,209 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack arms inner ball joints have play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 195,209 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 195,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 185,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 178,831 miles

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

play in nearside front steering rack drum stick

Pass 15 Feb 2012 171,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 162,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside steering rack worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 151,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 137,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 123,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 107,459 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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V791 XUB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V791 XUB, 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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V791 XUB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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