CarVerify

Free Car Check

X551 ABL

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,251 mi
Last recorded108,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationX551 ABL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 106,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,600 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,331 miles

slight play n/s steering system

Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,270 miles

aadvise n/s/f wishbone split slightly

advise cat heat shield rattling

advise gearbox oil leak

advise power steering pipe damp at rack (possibly gearbox oil )

advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

advise slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar link ball joint

strong advise o/s/f wishbone bush split/weak

strong advise play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,395 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

advise power steering pipe at athe rack is damp

strong advise play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,606 miles

both front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Dec 2008 67,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,244 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 56,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,297 miles

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)

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

X551 ABL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X551 ABL, 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 X551 ABL?

You can check the full history of X551 ABL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X551 ABL registered?

X551 ABL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is X551 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 ABL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X551 ABL 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 X551 ABL. 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.