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V827 FSF

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,212 mi
Last recorded150,212 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 FSF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 150,212 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 150,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 135,970 miles

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

Power Steering Pipe Slightly Corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 135,963 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 135,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,644 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 132,619 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 118,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 118,458 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V827 FSF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V827 FSF, 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 V827 FSF registered?

V827 FSF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V827 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V827 FSF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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