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P17 DGL

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,694 mi
Last recorded145,694 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 145,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 132,947 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 132,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 120,591 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 133,493 miles

offside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

slight play in rack

Fail 14 Mar 2011 133,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner drive shaft boot leaking grease

slight play in rack

Pass 13 Mar 2010 119,021 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 119,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air leak on engine pipe split under manifold

play in offside & nearside front steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,360 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,388 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,388 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2007 78,416 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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P17 DGL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P17 DGL, 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 P17 DGL registered?

P17 DGL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is P17 DGL safe to buy?

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