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X524 KCY

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 KCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,626 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at mounting bush (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,626 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside steering rack drumsticks (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 100,626 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside steering rack drumsticks (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,419 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,867 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,321 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 52,592 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken.(rattling)

Fail 13 May 2008 52,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust centre bracket broken.(rattling)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X524 KCY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X524 KCY, 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 X524 KCY registered?

X524 KCY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X524 KCY safe to buy?

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