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X862 HLE

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,756 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 45,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,942 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,894 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 37,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,225 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 34,222 miles

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

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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X862 HLE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X862 HLE, 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 X862 HLE registered?

X862 HLE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X862 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X862 HLE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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