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W151 ULF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 ULF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 72,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,823 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 69,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,915 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 39,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front has slight sidewall run flat damage, also wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also uneven wear on inner shoulder(stepping) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,652 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 17,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 16,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,073 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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W151 ULF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

W151 ULF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W151 ULF safe to buy?

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