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X556 BVJ

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,247 mi
Last recorded167,247 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 BVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2020 167,247 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 163,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 158,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 154,740 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 150,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 144,959 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,623 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 121,660 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 121,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 113,593 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,188 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,606 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,877 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 64,857 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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X556 BVJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X556 BVJ, 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 X556 BVJ registered?

X556 BVJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X556 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 BVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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