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X972 MSN

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,945 mi
Last recorded193,945 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 MSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 193,945 miles

Both Headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Management Lamp is on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 176,833 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 159,264 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 159,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 142,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,352 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 120,151 miles

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

O/S wiper splightly split

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,151 miles

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

O/S wiper splightly split

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 105,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 105,238 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,365 miles

advise front pads worn to 3mm †rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,187 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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X972 MSN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X972 MSN, 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 X972 MSN registered?

X972 MSN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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