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X998 VAP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,832 mi
Last recorded143,832 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 VAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 143,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 137,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2017 137,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2016 131,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 126,664 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 126,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 124,573 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 116,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f headlamp pattern weak

Pass 17 May 2012 108,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 101,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 92,833 miles

Front and rear number plate lettering in 3D style

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

both door sills damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,778 miles

airbag light on

damage to ns outer sill

osf shock damp

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,307 miles

Corrosion present/developing rear brake discs.

Front brake pads lowish - wear ridges present/developing front brake discs.

Some damage to front number plate.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,591 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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X998 VAP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X998 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 X998 VAP registered?

X998 VAP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X998 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 VAP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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