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W152 PTN

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,497 mi
Last recorded138,497 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 PTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 125,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 113,288 miles

O/S/R SIDEWALL CUT NO SRTUCTURE EXPOSED AT THIS TIME

Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R SIDEWALL CUT NO SRTUCTURE EXPOSED AT THIS TIME

Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cuts to o/s/f tyre side walls however chords not showing

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Fail 12 Aug 2013 109,511 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cuts to o/s/f tyre side walls however chords not showing

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights inop due to broken wire at switch

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,393 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 101,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,502 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs scored

Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2009 92,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,184 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 86,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 83,573 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W152 PTN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W152 PTN, 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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W152 PTN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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