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X898 WCN

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,841 mi
Last recorded156,841 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 WCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 156,841 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 156,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 67,453 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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X898 WCN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X898 WCN, 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 X898 WCN registered?

X898 WCN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X898 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 WCN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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