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X814 HLC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 HLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,516 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,516 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,006 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

rear beam axle bushes worn

steering rack inner ball joint slight movement

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 85,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,835 miles

Bothy rear shock absorbers slightly stiff

N/S front suspension leveling unit arm is broken

Fail 12 Dec 2008 60,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,426 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 50,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,367 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,568 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 28,568 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate cracked and in poor condition

rrear brakes bind when turned by hand

Fail 30 Sep 2005 28,557 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All tyres poor condition,Sidewalls perishing.

Leaking P.A.S pipe may have worn through on engine?

Slight bind from both rear brakes.

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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X814 HLC 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 62.5%.

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 X814 HLC, 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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X814 HLC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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