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X668 AEU

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,511 mi
Last recorded165,511 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 165,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 155,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2021 155,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 150,508 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 150,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Main beam incorrect

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,238 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 141,238 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 130,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,314 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 122,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,605 miles

Nearside steering rack end has slight

Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,605 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside steering rack end has slight

Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,272 miles

o/s front floor pan welded and repaired

Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,272 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front floor pan welded and repaired

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,797 miles

air bag light on

offside front indicater discoloured

vehicle damaged repaired

Fail 21 Jan 2011 62,796 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front indicater discoloured

vehicle damaged repaired

Fail 16 Dec 2010 62,792 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 43,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,262 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 33,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X668 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X668 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 X668 AEU registered?

X668 AEU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X668 AEU safe to buy?

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