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X645 DCL

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,970 mi
Last recorded158,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 158,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 150,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 145,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 145,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,857 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 141,857 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 133,886 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 133,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 25 Nov 2010 126,138 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear indicators faded

low effort nearside rear brakes

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight damage to front registration plate

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,774 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 96,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,754 miles

rear washers inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,849 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front brake disc pads low & front disc facings poor

N/s wiper blade in poor condition

O/s/r tyre low on inner edge and slight distortion

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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X645 DCL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X645 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 X645 DCL registered?

X645 DCL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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