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X598 FBL

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,689 mi
Last recorded158,689 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 FBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 158,689 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

One portion of high level brake light inop

aux belt cracjed

Fail 9 Aug 2012 158,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

One portion of high level brake light inop

aux belt cracjed

Pass 6 May 2011 151,459 miles

both frount seats will not tilt

Fail 5 May 2011 151,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both frount seats will not tilt

Pass 14 Apr 2010 145,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 138,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 124,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,727 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X598 FBL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X598 FBL, 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 X598 FBL registered?

X598 FBL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X598 FBL safe to buy?

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