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X83 HLF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,586 mi
Last recorded116,586 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,138 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,466 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,409 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 78,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 76,501 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 28 May 2012 76,501 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,864 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,157 miles

N/S/R tyre worn

O/S/F tyre on limit inner edge

high level stop light one bulb not working

Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R tyre worn

O/S/F tyre on limit inner edge

high level stop light one bulb not working

Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs rusty

high level brake light one bulb not working

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,563 miles

front brake discs rusty

high level brake light one bulb not working

Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,677 miles

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

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

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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X83 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X83 HLF, 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 X83 HLF registered?

X83 HLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X83 HLF safe to buy?

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