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W159 PPJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 PPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 95,989 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,296 miles

both front steering arms have movement

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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W159 PPJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W159 PPJ, 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 W159 PPJ registered?

W159 PPJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W159 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 PPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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