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X72 VNW

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,313 mi
Last recorded171,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 VNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 171,313 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 169,046 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 169,046 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 162,237 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 162,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 153,676 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 144,513 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 144,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 132,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 120,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 101,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 101,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 98,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VNW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X72 VNW registered?

X72 VNW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2000.

Is X72 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 VNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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