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X776 HLW

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,906 mi
Last recorded158,906 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 HLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 158,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 158,906 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 924,401 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged

offside front road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2011 92,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,175 miles

Air Bag Light

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,649 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 786,380 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 2 Oct 2008 78,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light stays on

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 74,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 70,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,401 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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X776 HLW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X776 HLW, 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 X776 HLW registered?

X776 HLW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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