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X481 JFP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,716 mi
Last recorded42,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 JFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 39,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 38,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 37,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 37,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 36,797 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 35,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,232 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 33,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 31,815 miles

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

center exhaust box mount broken

front wipers poor condition

Fail 2 May 2008 31,815 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust box mount broken

front wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,906 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,847 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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X481 JFP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X481 JFP, 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 X481 JFP registered?

X481 JFP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X481 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 JFP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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