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X854 VDY

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 VDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,018 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,388 miles

Front Outer Both tyres starting to wear and crack

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,498 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,332 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,398 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)

Slight bind n/s/r brake not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,553 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front both suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,455 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 55,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 55,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,265 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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X854 VDY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X854 VDY, 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 X854 VDY registered?

X854 VDY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X854 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X854 VDY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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