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X686 XUM

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,637 mi
Last recorded213,637 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 213,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 207,457 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 207,457 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 202,377 miles

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

o/s washer jet providing insufficient washer liquid

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2010 194,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 185,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 172,699 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 157,120 miles

centre exhaust joint small leak

front brake disc becoming poor due to wear and corrosion but performance at present time okay

washers low fluid

Pass 28 Oct 2006 138,659 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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X686 XUM is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X686 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 X686 XUM registered?

X686 XUM is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X686 XUM safe to buy?

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