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X97 XBV

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 XBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 142,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 142,157 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 140,297 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Dec 2016 140,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,847 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 135,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 133,018 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 131,325 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 131,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 127,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 118,481 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 118,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 107,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 90,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,778 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,983 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 65,983 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,984 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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X97 XBV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

X97 XBV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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