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X962 PGT

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 PGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,703 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Wing mirror cracked but not obscuring view

Offside Front Steering arm bent

Offside Front Tyre worn low and edges bald

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Nearside Front Wing mirror cracked but not obscuring view

Offside Front Steering arm bent

Offside Front Tyre worn low and edges bald

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

poor beam Patton lenses deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

poor beam Patton lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,484 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 108,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,614 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 101,614 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,206 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,468 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,468 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,652 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 53,981 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,981 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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X962 PGT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X962 PGT, 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 X962 PGT registered?

X962 PGT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X962 PGT safe to buy?

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