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X572 AEU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,328 mi
Last recorded165,328 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX572 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 165,328 miles

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x (8.3.1d)

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush soft (slight play / movement)

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush soft (slight play / movement)

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 159,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Oil leak ()

both front inner steering joints have slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2016 159,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner steering joints have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2015 151,898 miles

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 15 Jun 2015 151,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 142,988 miles

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

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

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

foot brake pedal has long travel

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,998 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 135,438 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 128,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 121,960 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 121,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 115,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 115,415 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,538 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 110,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2008 106,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 92,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 92,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 76,944 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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X572 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X572 AEU, 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 X572 AEU registered?

X572 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X572 AEU safe to buy?

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