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V129 DMO

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,127 mi
Last recorded79,127 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 DMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,127 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear

engine oil leak

off side front indicator staring to show white light

slight play rear suspension bushes

stone chip in windscreen

tested in wet

Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

child seat fitted to near side rear

engine oil leak

off side front indicator staring to show white light

slight play rear suspension bushes

stone chip in windscreen

tested in wet

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,151 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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V129 DMO is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V129 DMO, 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 V129 DMO registered?

V129 DMO is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V129 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 DMO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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