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X482 WRR

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,101 mi
Last recorded168,101 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 WRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 168,101 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 169,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 162,354 miles

front brake discs scored

front d bushes slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2012 162,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs scored

front d bushes slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 148,074 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 148,074 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 141,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 134,672 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 134,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 126,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 117,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 103,515 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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X482 WRR is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X482 WRR, 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 X482 WRR registered?

X482 WRR is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X482 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 WRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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