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X991 PWL

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 136,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 136,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,516 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 130,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,373 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 126,107 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,452 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,770 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 107,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 92,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,343 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 73,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 67,514 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 PWL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PWL, 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 X991 PWL registered?

X991 PWL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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