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W159 ULF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 ULF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 41,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 40,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush has lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 40,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 40,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 40,026 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 40,023 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively dirty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 39,438 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb out on high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 39,083 miles

Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop has one section not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 38,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 38,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 38,191 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 38,191 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake operating lever not returning to stop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,602 miles

Rear washers not working. pump seems to be working

slight oil smear visible on engine sump

slight play in steering rack

temperature gauge not working on dash cluster

Pass 16 May 2017 37,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 37,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/r hand brake linkage not returning to stop

Pass 11 May 2016 36,480 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 36,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,831 miles

Oil leak

f no plate deteriorating can still be read

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

f no plate deteriorating can still be read

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front indicators faded

front reg plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 34,578 miles

both front indicators just starting to fade

front number plate cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 33,963 miles

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

both front rear wishbone bushes perishing and have slight movement

front number plate cracked not effecting lettering

knock and play in steering rack

rear number plate starting to fade

rear wiper split

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 11 May 2012 33,963 miles

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

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

both front rear wishbone bushes perishing and have slight movement

front number plate cracked not effecting lettering

knock and play in steering rack

rear number plate starting to fade

rear wiper split

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 May 2011 33,045 miles

crack in nearside rear light lense

Pass 11 May 2010 32,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,158 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 29,158 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,700 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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W159 ULF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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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W159 ULF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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