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W257 XGC

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,457 mi
Last recorded189,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2013 189,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 188,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 178,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 159,246 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre treads wearing low

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 4 Jun 2009 146,585 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 5 Jun 2008 138,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 131,995 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2006 124,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W257 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W257 XGC, 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 W257 XGC registered?

W257 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W257 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 XGC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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