CarVerify

Free Car Check

X527 ODN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 ODN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,036 miles

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift-x2 front inner steering arms have slight play-n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

wishbone bushes perished-x2 front coil springs corroded-rear brake pads worn low-rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Dec 2016 148,188 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f flexi deteriated-x2 front top mounts slight lift-co just met minimum co%

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,302 miles

co just met minimum co%

exhaust system corroded and has minor leak-all coil springs corroded-x2 front links slight play

wishbone bushes perished-x2 inner arms slight play-x2 trackrod ends have slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,665 miles

exhaust system corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,472 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,472 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 99,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,415 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,259 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,245 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken still secure

Fail 31 Jan 2007 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken still secure

Fail 1 Feb 2006 70,736 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,736 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X527 ODN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X527 ODN, 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

How do I check the history of X527 ODN?

You can check the full history of X527 ODN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X527 ODN registered?

X527 ODN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X527 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 ODN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X527 ODN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X527 ODN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.