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W153 PWS

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

261,792 mi
Last recorded261,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 PWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 261,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner steering joint (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front both top strut mounts have play

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 251,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight dampness on steering pump

nearside and offside steering arms worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 237,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 223,536 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 223,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 208,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 202,866 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs corroded on edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2011 195,129 miles

brake pad warning light on (new pads fitted)

slight free play on steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Dec 2011 195,129 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight free play on steering rack o/s

Fail 20 Jan 2011 185,009 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken and front flexi weak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 185,009 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)

centre exhaust mount broken and front flexi weak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 172,546 miles

off side front side lamp dim

very slight play in off side front steering track rod

Pass 17 Jan 2009 153,371 miles

R/H front flexi-brake hose had been rubbing on the strut.

R/H rear brakes bind. Recommend inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 138,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 118,856 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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W153 PWS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W153 PWS, 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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W153 PWS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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