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X832 GEN

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,959 mi
Last recorded66,959 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX832 GEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,521 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,403 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,180 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 39,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front wipers moving slowly when switched on

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,420 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 34,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 29,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r axle bush starting to split

Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,084 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r axle bush starting to split

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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X832 GEN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 X832 GEN, 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 X832 GEN registered?

X832 GEN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X832 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X832 GEN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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