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X983 CEN

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 87,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 87,613 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 82,330 miles

advise full brake inspection front and rear pads appear low.

advise rear indicators loosing colour slightly.

Pass 7 May 2011 75,394 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,647 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,647 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 64,350 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,791 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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X983 CEN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X983 CEN, 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

How do I check the history of X983 CEN?

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What year was X983 CEN registered?

X983 CEN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X983 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X983 CEN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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