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X881 ACJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,754 mi
Last recorded142,754 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 ACJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,754 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,633 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 141,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective moves up and down from headlamp adjuster (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged less than 10mm within Zone "A"

Windscreen damaged less than 40mm outside Zone "A"

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,012 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake disc worn / lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,189 miles

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

Rear tyre's wearing low on inner edge's (stepped tread pattern)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyre's wearing low on inner edge's (stepped tread pattern)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,095 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 91,380 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,752 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,756 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,817 miles

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

bracket broken on exhaust

rear tyres worn low on outer edges

warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,133 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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X881 ACJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X881 ACJ, 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 X881 ACJ registered?

X881 ACJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X881 ACJ safe to buy?

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