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W146 DAJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,141 mi
Last recorded140,141 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 DAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 140,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,435 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 127,433 miles

Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 127,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 112,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,043 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 84,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 81,906 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 81,906 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,057 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,057 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 76,759 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,759 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,169 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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W146 DAJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W146 DAJ, 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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W146 DAJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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