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X521 USC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,810 mi
Last recorded154,810 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 USC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 154,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 144,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,027 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 133,847 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 133,471 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 120,701 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

miner rust beneath the vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2011 107,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 107,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both mirrors damaged.

e.m.l on.

Fail 21 May 2010 102,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MIRROR N/S O/S

Pass 21 May 2010 102,575 miles

MIRROR N/S O/S

Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,667 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 88,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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X521 USC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X521 USC, 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 X521 USC registered?

X521 USC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X521 USC safe to buy?

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