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W163 DAB

2000 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,833 mi
Last recorded130,833 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 130,833 miles

19% imbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,833 miles

19% imbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 29 Nov 2012 125,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both rear axel bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

child seat fitted ns/r

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,500 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 94,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2005 84,230 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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W163 DAB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W163 DAB, 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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W163 DAB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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