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X968 CEN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit twin depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit twin depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,168 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 87,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 74,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,905 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,012 miles

grease leak on both front inner c/v boots

Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,302 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,302 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,779 miles

NSF Inner CV boot, Slight seepage

OSF Inner CV boot leaking

OSR Handbrake cable securing clip, missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,372 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,923 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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X968 CEN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X968 CEN, 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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What year was X968 CEN registered?

X968 CEN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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