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X735 XJO

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

222,862 mi
Last recorded222,862 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 XJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 222,862 miles

o/s/r spring corroding / o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight oil leaks / slight blow on middle exhaust / slight wear in front top mounts /

Fail 14 Dec 2016 222,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

o/s/r spring corroding / o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight oil leaks / slight blow on middle exhaust / slight wear in front top mounts /

Pass 18 Dec 2015 210,619 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Dec 2015 210,619 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2014 195,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wipers split at edges

brake judder on rear axle

Pass 18 Dec 2013 180,625 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 180,625 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 171,396 miles

Both front ARB D-bushes worn.

Both rear axle bushes worn.

Indicator switch does not operate with key on engine off.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 155,512 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Dec 2010 142,784 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack on n/s/front

Pass 10 Dec 2009 130,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 130,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 117,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 104,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,015 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 63,015 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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X735 XJO is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X735 XJO, 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 X735 XJO registered?

X735 XJO is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X735 XJO safe to buy?

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