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X949 EAL

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 EAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 118,524 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 111,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 79,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 68,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,738 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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X949 EAL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X949 EAL, 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 X949 EAL registered?

X949 EAL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X949 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X949 EAL shows 11 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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