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X97 ACC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,550 mi
Last recorded111,550 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 ACC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,550 miles

N/S SILL DAMAGED

O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,550 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

N/S SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

slight play in rack

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,096 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 100,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,290 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 88,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,521 miles

both rear tryres wearing uneavenly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,797 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 52,154 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre box exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2006 52,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre box exhaust mounting bracket broken

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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X97 ACC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X97 ACC, 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 X97 ACC registered?

X97 ACC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X97 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 ACC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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