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X926 VWU

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 VWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 114,359 miles

EML light on

free play nearside steering rack end

nearside front seat wont tilt

Fail 22 Dec 2016 114,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

free play nearside steering rack end

nearside front seat wont tilt

Pass 22 Dec 2015 110,690 miles

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

free play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 21 Dec 2015 110,687 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

free play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,359 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 109,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,822 miles

e m l light on

nearside rack end has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

e m l light on

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,500 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,495 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers torn.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 91,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 91,979 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 91,972 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 80,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged but not effecting letters

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

Spare tyre defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,141 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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X926 VWU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X926 VWU, 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 X926 VWU registered?

X926 VWU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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