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X551 HLF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

194,823 mi
Last recorded194,823 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 194,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 184,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 172,702 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 158,957 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 129,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,715 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 106,676 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,412 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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X551 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X551 HLF, 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 HLF?

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What year was X551 HLF registered?

X551 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X551 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 HLF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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