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X497 VYC

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,425 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 122,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 119,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,366 miles

Offside dip beam pattern defused requires attention very soon

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower track rod arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,661 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,068 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,463 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 VYC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VYC, 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 X497 VYC registered?

X497 VYC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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