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V531 LCF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,695 mi
Last recorded125,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 LCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,092 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre. 205/55/r16-94V

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-94V

Pass 2 Jun 2012 115,684 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 115,684 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 107,214 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 May 2010 98,379 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front no plate in poor condition

o/s/f indicater in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2010 98,353 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front no plate in poor condition

o/s/f indicater in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 93,048 miles

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

front no plate in poor condition

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 19 May 2008 84,025 miles

steering rack has slight play on near-side.

Fail 19 May 2008 84,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering rack has slight play on near-side.

Pass 24 May 2007 73,568 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,074 miles

both front tyres nearing legal limit

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2005 58,525 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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V531 LCF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V531 LCF, 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 V531 LCF registered?

V531 LCF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V531 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V531 LCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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