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V812 EKW

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,786 mi
Last recorded172,786 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 EKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 172,786 miles

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 28 Feb 2020 172,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 27 Feb 2019 168,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 163,903 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 163,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,394 miles

Coolant leak from rad ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 159,394 miles

Coolant leak from rad ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 149,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 144,115 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 138,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,420 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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V812 EKW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V812 EKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V812 EKW registered?

V812 EKW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V812 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V812 EKW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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