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W242 XHP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,013 mi
Last recorded171,013 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 171,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2015 171,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 165,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 161,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexi blowing slightly

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 161,240 miles

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

exhaust flexi blowing slightly

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,664 miles

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

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

exhaust center support corroded /broken away

Fail 2 Oct 2012 155,664 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

exhaust center support corroded /broken away

Pass 3 Oct 2011 148,060 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 148,060 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 135,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 118,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,189 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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W242 XHP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W242 XHP, 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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W242 XHP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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