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X643 AEU

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,259 mi
Last recorded161,259 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX643 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 161,259 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 161,259 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 161,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1st and 2nd co hc (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing n/f/lower arm bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear/lower arm bush (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 160,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 146,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 139,095 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

off side rear coil spring broken at bottom. but still located

Fail 28 Feb 2013 139,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

engine management light on

off side rear coil spring broken at bottom. but still located

Fail 29 Feb 2012 131,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front disc worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,165 miles

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

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,521 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 85,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 79,087 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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X643 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X643 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 X643 AEU registered?

X643 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X643 AEU safe to buy?

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