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W129 XGN

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,255 mi
Last recorded145,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 XGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,255 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror slight damage (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 142,972 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,171 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,630 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 133,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 129,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 124,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,944 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 115,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,097 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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W129 XGN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W129 XGN, 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 W129 XGN registered?

W129 XGN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W129 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 XGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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