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X897 FJH

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 FJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,944 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,365 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,444 miles

Slight wear detected in the inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight wear detected in the inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,019 miles

Both the rear brakes are binding slightly

Nearside headlamp cover is deteriorated and light output and pattern are only just acceptable

Offside headlamp cover is deteiorated and light output and pattern are only just acceptable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,308 miles

Both the rear brakes are binding slightly

Nearside front tyre has worn close to the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre has worn close to the 2mm wear bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,828 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 47,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front brakes are worn close to wear indicator n/s/f inner

Fail 9 Nov 2009 42,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,386 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,391 miles

offside panels damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,413 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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X897 FJH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X897 FJH, 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 X897 FJH registered?

X897 FJH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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