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V85 PHP

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,932 mi
Last recorded90,932 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 PHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,932 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s front d/shaft inner gaiter insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,932 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s front d/shaft inner gaiter insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,070 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,468 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2011 81,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,982 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,303 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,303 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,324 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 28,324 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)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2005 25,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,185 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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V85 PHP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V85 PHP, 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 V85 PHP registered?

V85 PHP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V85 PHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 PHP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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