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X938 FAN

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,719 mi
Last recorded184,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 FAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 184,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 184,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 182,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 182,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 182,417 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding N/S + O/S (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 176,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F Head light has a stone chip

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 171,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in N/S head lamp

Pass 19 Nov 2013 171,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in N/S head lamp

Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 156,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 146,711 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 132,938 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 121,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 121,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 95,719 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 95,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X938 FAN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X938 FAN, 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 X938 FAN registered?

X938 FAN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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