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X812 VUF

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 VUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,109 miles

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

Front windscreen wipers not resting at correct point - not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,100 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front windscreen wipers not resting at correct point - not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 76,704 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 76,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 64,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 57,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,944 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 45,459 miles

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front discs corroded/slightly pitted (inside edge)

Rear discs corroded/slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,042 miles

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,213 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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X812 VUF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X812 VUF, 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 X812 VUF registered?

X812 VUF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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