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X72 HLF

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,030 miles

Nearside wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,976 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush separating

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush separating

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush separating

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush separating

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,910 miles

front tyres low 2.2mm nsf 2.6mm osf. osr tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 87,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres low 2.2mm nsf 2.6mm osf. osr tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing split through.

Offside Rear perished with deep cracks.

both front brake hoses perished.

handbrake lever travels high.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,571 miles

offside handbrake cable corroded, handbrake lever not returning fully

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside handbrake cable corroded, handbrake lever not returning fully

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,943 miles

all brake discs corroded

offside handbrake lever not returning

oil leak from drive shaft /diff area

Fail 22 Feb 2013 83,943 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs corroded

coolant level low

offside handbrake lever not returning

oil leak from drive shaft /diff area

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,581 miles

front number plate deteriorated

offside handbrake cable sticking

slight leak from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,120 miles

front number plate faded & cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,120 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front number plate faded & cracked

front wiper blade rubbers torn

offside & nearside front brake dragging, discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,810 miles

front brake discs corroded

front number plate faded

nearside & offside rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,385 miles

front number plate deteriorated slihtly

Fail 4 Sep 2008 75,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated slihtly

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X72 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 X72 HLF, 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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X72 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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