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X842 GEN

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,490 mi
Last recorded63,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 GEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,490 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,992 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f brake discs badley corroded on inner surface

Pass 19 Nov 2011 59,996 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded at inner face

Fail 18 Nov 2011 59,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded at inner face

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,982 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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X842 GEN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X842 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 X842 GEN registered?

X842 GEN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X842 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X842 GEN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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