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X82 VTU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,806 mi
Last recorded174,806 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 VTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 174,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 166,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 152,456 miles

Exhaust system loose.

Front exhaust manifold blowing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 147,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,604 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY

REAR AXLE RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

TOP SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS NSF & OSF WORN

Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 123,125 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,802 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,431 miles

few small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2006 52,065 miles

Rear axle bushes are worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X82 VTU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X82 VTU, 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 X82 VTU registered?

X82 VTU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X82 VTU safe to buy?

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