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X954 XAA

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 XAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 136,266 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 136,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 129,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,576 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 123,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 116,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2009 116,523 miles

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

engine management light on

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2008 92,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,842 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,949 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 78,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 64,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 49,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 XAA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X954 XAA, 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 X954 XAA registered?

X954 XAA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X954 XAA safe to buy?

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