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W291 XGC

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,673 miles

advise n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the edges

advise n/s/r handbrake cable casing poor

advise o/s/f tyre worn and wearing on the outer edge

advise power steering pipes at the rack damp

advise slight lip front and rear discs

strong advise centre exhaust mount broken

strong advise front wishbone bushes splitting and weak

strong advise o/s/r tyre getting worn and feathered on the inner edge

strong advise rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 3 Jan 2012 96,673 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the edges

advise n/s/r handbrake cable casing poor

advise o/s/f tyre worn and wearing on the outer edge

advise power steering pipes at the rack damp

advise slight lip front and rear discs

strong advise centre exhaust mount broken

strong advise front wishbone bushes splitting and weak

strong advise o/s/r tyre getting worn and feathered on the inner edge

strong advise rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,960 miles

advise play in the front strut tops

advise power steering pipe at steering rack damp

advise rear pads worn o/s/r worse

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn/feathered and on 2mm on the inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 71,423 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 71,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 55,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W291 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W291 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 W291 XGC registered?

W291 XGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W291 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 XGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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