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X474 VPU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,108 mi
Last recorded192,108 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 192,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 181,638 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 181,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 178,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 173,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2013 162,030 miles

Oil leak

boost pipe loose and showing signs of fouling on driveshaft

front discs slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

offside lower engine cover loose

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Fail 11 May 2013 162,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

boost pipe loose and showing signs of fouling on driveshaft

front discs slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

offside lower engine cover loose

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2012 153,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 146,488 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 146,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 137,684 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft joint slightly worn

Offside headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 10 Feb 2009 130,957 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 124,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 107,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 93,820 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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X474 VPU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X474 VPU, 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 X474 VPU registered?

X474 VPU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X474 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X474 VPU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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