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X497 BBA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 BBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 66,758 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,411 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,544 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,876 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,898 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,810 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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X497 BBA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X497 BBA, 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 X497 BBA registered?

X497 BBA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X497 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 BBA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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