CarVerify

Free Car Check

X949 HAE

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,356 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,167 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,745 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 97,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 88,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,153 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,900 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,558 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,759 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,862 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 20,832 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,512 miles

n/s/r brake slighty binding on

rear axle bushes split and slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2005 16,400 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X949 HAE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X949 HAE, 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

How do I check the history of X949 HAE?

You can check the full history of X949 HAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X949 HAE registered?

X949 HAE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X949 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X949 HAE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X949 HAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X949 HAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.