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W252 XHP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,456 mi
Last recorded219,456 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 219,456 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 212,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front macpherson strut mount bushes have slight play when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2018 212,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 212,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 195,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 195,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 179,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 165,024 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 165,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,988 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 154,988 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 143,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 140,248 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/R tyre feathering on inner edge and close to limits

oil level low 1ltr added

Pass 8 Jul 2010 124,977 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2010 124,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 96,114 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

minor stone marks on the windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2008 96,094 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

minor stone marks on the windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2007 84,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 72,674 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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W252 XHP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W252 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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W252 XHP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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