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X829 HLE

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,635 mi
Last recorded127,635 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 127,635 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Lambda sensor wiring heat protection/insulation (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Lambda sensor wiring heat protection/insulation (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front; inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 125,041 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre has split in side wall but not to cords

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,316 miles

various metal brake pipe's corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 118,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

various metal brake pipe's corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,467 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front trim panels damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,540 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all discs rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2014 112,762 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,762 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,328 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 88,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 68,221 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 68,221 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,721 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 2055516w

Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,813 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 49,813 miles

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

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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X829 HLE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X829 HLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X829 HLE registered?

X829 HLE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X829 HLE shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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