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V158 FWP

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,774 mi
Last recorded159,774 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 FWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 159,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 159,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2015 153,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 153,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 149,805 miles

Both front tyres wearing outter edges

Rear number plate slight delamination

Fail 16 Jul 2014 149,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All four tyres slight distortion/wheels slight buckle

Both front tyres wearing outter edges

Rear number plate slight delamination

Pass 26 Apr 2012 149,418 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 149,418 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 141,335 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 141,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both front brake discs showing signs of age and corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2009 127,050 miles

front brake discs inner face outer edges slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering rack arms have slight play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2008 110,362 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 110,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,776 miles

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

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

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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V158 FWP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V158 FWP, 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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V158 FWP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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