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X991 BRP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,095 mi
Last recorded177,095 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 BRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 177,095 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering inner tie rod has play

Fail 4 Mar 2013 177,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering inner tie rod has play

Pass 28 Aug 2012 164,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 145,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 145,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 139,430 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 139,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 121,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 121,178 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 114,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 84,214 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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X991 BRP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X991 BRP, 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

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What year was X991 BRP registered?

X991 BRP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X991 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 BRP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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