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V358 ECY

2000 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,219 mi
Last recorded176,219 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 ECY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 176,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 152,099 miles

both the front tyres are approaching the wear bars

both the rear tyres are approaching the minimum on the inside edges

offside front lower rear wishbone bush becomming unbonded

Fail 26 Jul 2007 152,099 miles

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

both the front tyres are approaching the wear bars

both the rear tyres are approaching the minimum on the inside edges

offside front lower rear wishbone bush becomming unbonded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 120,120 miles

rear axle beam bushes are becomming unbonded

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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V358 ECY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V358 ECY, 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 V358 ECY registered?

V358 ECY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V358 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 ECY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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