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V131 HLK

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,960 mi
Last recorded139,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 HLK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 139,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 134,542 miles

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

front brake pads worn close to limits

nsr shock weaping

Pass 2 Jul 2013 134,542 miles

front brake pads worn close to limits

nsr shock weaping

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,858 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cracks on sidewall close to excess

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 119,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,719 miles

both front tyres perishing osf slight damaged on tread

both rear tyres perishing

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,988 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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V131 HLK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V131 HLK, 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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V131 HLK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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