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W259 XGC

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,334 mi
Last recorded172,334 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 172,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 170,495 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 170,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 169,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 169,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 169,159 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 169,159 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 168,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 168,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear floor slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 165,008 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 165,007 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 157,891 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 152,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 152,072 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 145,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play offside steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2014 134,337 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2014 134,293 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 118,735 miles

Exhaust system rusted and mount snapped but system still adequetly supported

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system rusted and mount snapped but system still adequetly supported

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 107,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,347 miles

Both front wishbone inner bushes slightly cracking.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front wheel slightly damaged.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 100,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front wishbone inner bushes slightly cracking.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear brake disc rusty.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front wheel slightly damaged.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,157 miles

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Offside door mirror glass in poor condition.

Offside front brake disc in poor condition.

Offside front indicator lens cracked and filled with water.

One bulb not working in high level brake light.

Slight free play in steering rack.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 91,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Offside door mirror glass in poor condition.

Offside front brake disc in poor condition.

Offside front indicator lens cracked and filled with water.

One bulb not working in high level brake light.

Slight free play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,203 miles

ADVISE,FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 81,206 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE,FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 81,086 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine running slightly high at idle.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,623 miles

Same advises as test number 170137017425.

Fail 17 Jan 2007 69,623 miles

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

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s have surface rust.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit worn on edges and quite badly cracking on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,473 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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W259 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W259 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.

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W259 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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