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X954 ERR

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,779 mi
Last recorded96,779 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 ERR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,592 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 72,591 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 72,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,600 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,390 miles

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

not all rear window brake light bulbs working

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DBT done in wet conditions

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,330 miles

child seat fitted in nsr seat position

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see rear inner brake pads.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,449 miles

ADVISE Front brake discs corroded on inner face

ADVISE. Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE Front brake discs corroded on inner face

ADVISE. Unable to see rear inner brake pads

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,086 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,557 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,230 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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X954 ERR is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X954 ERR, 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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X954 ERR is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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