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V454 HCY

2000 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 HCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 123,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,451 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,567 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,384 miles

Slight wear on rear axle bushes,no play

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,809 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,255 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,977 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 66,003 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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V454 HCY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V454 HCY, 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 V454 HCY registered?

V454 HCY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V454 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 HCY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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