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X93 DLE

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,142 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,412 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy lens reduces light intensity and distorts beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,155 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,155 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 53,411 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,610 miles

rear number plate reflective backing deteriating

Fail 22 Mar 2006 40,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear number plate reflective backing deteriating

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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X93 DLE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X93 DLE, 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 X93 DLE registered?

X93 DLE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X93 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X93 DLE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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