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W142 BCF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,728 mi
Last recorded163,728 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 BCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 163,728 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 153,435 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing spring clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing spring clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joints

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 140,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 133,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 126,923 miles

air bag light stays on in dash

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 126,923 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light stays on in dash

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 122,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light stays on in dash

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 122,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light stays on in dash

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2009 111,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 98,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 84,004 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 67,741 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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W142 BCF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W142 BCF, 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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W142 BCF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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