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SKZ 8971

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 8971
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,197 miles

Oil leak ()

REAR BRAKE PADS AN DISC LOW/WORN

Pass 25 Mar 2016 119,453 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 98,619 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,767 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

middle section exhaust hanger broken away (still secure)

minor leak exhaust catalytic converter to middle joint

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

slight play offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

gearbox oil leak

offside rear coil spring lower part of coil missing but still serviceable

Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox oil leak

offside rear coil spring lower part of coil missing but still serviceable

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

catalyst and mid section of exhaust's clamps corroded/snapped.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,806 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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SKZ 8971 is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SKZ 8971, 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 SKZ 8971 registered?

SKZ 8971 is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is SKZ 8971 safe to buy?

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