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W299 XKM

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,111 mi
Last recorded100,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,912 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,131 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,126 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 145,209 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavey tint on side front windows.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 145,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavey tint on side front windows.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,162 miles

dash warning display fragmented

long travel on footbrake

off side rear brake holds on slightly

sports exhaust fitted

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damage

Fail 27 Jul 2012 133,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted to off side rear

dash warning display fragmented

off side rear brake holds on slightly

sports exhaust fitted

topped up engine oil (low on inspection)

washer jets need adjusting

windscreen damage

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,431 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

dashboard warning light on

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - advise replacemennt

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres out of shape

rear tyres perished

slight binding at offside rear wheel

various body/bumper defects

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,189 miles

osf indicator faded

rear tyres starting to mishape,

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 112,189 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre inner sidewall damaged

osf indicator faded

rear tyres starting to mishape,

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,405 miles

osf nsf tyre inner sidewalls split

osf nsf tyre outer sidewalls damaged

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

osf nsf tyre inner sidewalls split

osf nsf tyre outer sidewalls damaged

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 109,401 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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W299 XKM is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W299 XKM, 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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W299 XKM is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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