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X992 VAP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,947 mi
Last recorded216,947 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 VAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 216,947 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

RUST FORMING TO OFFSIDE OUTTER SILL AREA

Fail 15 Nov 2018 216,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

RUST FORMING TO OFFSIDE OUTTER SILL AREA

Pass 26 Oct 2017 196,798 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 196,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 156,714 miles

Front tyre wear is uneven. Advise tracking checked.

Front tyres are worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Oil level is low.

Wipers smear.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 156,714 miles

Front tyre wear is uneven. Advise tracking checked.

Front tyres are worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level is low.

Wipers smear.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 141,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 121,934 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 114,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,463 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,096 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 75,233 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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X992 VAP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X992 VAP, 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 X992 VAP registered?

X992 VAP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X992 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X992 VAP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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