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V855 FEL

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,132 mi
Last recorded183,132 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 FEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 183,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 183,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 175,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2013 167,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 159,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 152,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 152,457 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 146,763 miles

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)

Rear brakes binding very slightly

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2009 140,225 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 134,699 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 134,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 126,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 111,595 miles

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

rear axle suspension rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Oct 2006 111,595 miles

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

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

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

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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V855 FEL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V855 FEL, 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 V855 FEL registered?

V855 FEL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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