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X637 DCL

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,911 mi
Last recorded188,911 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 188,911 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 183,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 171,817 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f o/s/f wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2013 171,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f o/s/f wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 163,879 miles

rear pads low

rear tyre tread very low

Fail 6 Jan 2012 163,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads low

rear tyre tread very low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 147,314 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 147,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 122,576 miles

ex system mountings poor

l/h front tyre outer edge poor

Fail 2 Nov 2009 122,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ex system mountings poor

l/h front tyre outer edge poor

Pass 18 Oct 2008 102,729 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 102,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 50,140 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 49,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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X637 DCL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X637 DCL, 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 X637 DCL registered?

X637 DCL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X637 DCL safe to buy?

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