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W282 XGC

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,261 mi
Last recorded147,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 147,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 139,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 130,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012

Air Bag Warning light Stays ON

Pass 20 Jun 2011
Pass 14 Jun 2010
Pass 29 Jun 2009
Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 90,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 79,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,128 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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W282 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W282 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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What year was W282 XGC registered?

W282 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W282 XGC safe to buy?

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