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X681 XUM

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,815 mi
Last recorded133,815 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 133,815 miles

Nearside mirror lens broke

Fail 25 Jul 2015 133,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror lens broke

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,261 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,212 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs pitted.

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 124,056 miles

Engine Management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2013 124,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Management light on

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,001 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 110,000 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,154 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,153 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2010 91,549 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,409 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,766 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,817 miles

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

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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X681 XUM is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X681 XUM, 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 X681 XUM registered?

X681 XUM is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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