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X69 VCD

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,673 mi
Last recorded160,673 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 VCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 160,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 148,614 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 133,046 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 119,337 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front wiper rubber starting to splite

Pass 15 Jan 2010 112,509 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 112,509 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear screen and both rear windows tinted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 104,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear screen and both rear windows tinted

Pass 13 Dec 2007 97,533 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 97,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 71,626 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 71,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,114 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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X69 VCD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X69 VCD, 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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X69 VCD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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