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X81 HRD

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,633 mi
Last recorded127,633 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 HRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,086 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 112,216 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 108,070 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,896 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 103,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,686 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,318 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,505 miles

boiled over at the end of test

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,784 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 67,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,547 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s/r tyre 2mm in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2008 61,547 miles

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

air bag warning light on

n/s/r tyre 2mm in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,452 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,695 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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X81 HRD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X81 HRD, 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 X81 HRD registered?

X81 HRD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X81 HRD safe to buy?

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