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W243 XHP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 90,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ‘D bushes’ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,181 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,274 miles

drivers side rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,062 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,769 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

offside handbrake piviot not returning

Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,291 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,657 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 19,920 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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W243 XHP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W243 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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What year was W243 XHP registered?

W243 XHP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W243 XHP safe to buy?

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