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W251 XCS

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 XCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,560 miles

front brake disks corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 118,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 73,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 57,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,169 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,159 miles

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

advise cooling system water leal above gear box

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,924 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W251 XCS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W251 XCS, 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 W251 XCS registered?

W251 XCS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W251 XCS safe to buy?

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