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W151 AEG

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 AEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,418 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 85,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,034 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 79,034 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,759 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dammage to n/s door and piller

n/s mirror dammaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,758 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dammage to n/s door and piller

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,209 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 71,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 67,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,041 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,866 miles

Front upper suspension mounts have play.

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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W151 AEG is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W151 AEG, 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 W151 AEG registered?

W151 AEG is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W151 AEG safe to buy?

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