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P4 XMC

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,502 mi
Last recorded56,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 XMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,494 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 54,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 48,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,096 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,006 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,005 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,800 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,799 miles

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

minor binding from nearside rear brake.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,038 miles

minor binding from nearside rear brake.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

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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P4 XMC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P4 XMC, 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 P4 XMC registered?

P4 XMC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is P4 XMC safe to buy?

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