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X781 TFC

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,666 mi
Last recorded48,666 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 TFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wiring snapped under car.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 48,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wiring snapped under car.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,950 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear the windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

eml light illuminated

Fail 21 Dec 2017 46,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear the windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

eml light illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,237 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E.M.L. on dash.

Nearside Front Tyre Close on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge. 195 65 15v Borderline.

Very slight end float in steering rack offside.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,793 miles

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

Oil leak

some lights in centre brake lamp not working

Fail 17 Dec 2014 41,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,292 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 37,073 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,072 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,587 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,616 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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X781 TFC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X781 TFC, 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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X781 TFC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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