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X873 BPB

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 BPB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 129,372 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,979 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 111,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,668 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,397 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,963 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,658 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,180 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

wiper blades splitting

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 35,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,409 miles

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

rear number plate discolouring

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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X873 BPB 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 X873 BPB, 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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X873 BPB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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