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W165 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,576 miles

corrosion offside inner sill

corrosion offside sill

corrosion rear axle

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,576 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

corrosion offside inner sill

corrosion offside sill

corrosion rear axle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,249 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 119,248 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust bracket broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 110,606 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,185 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 87,177 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,980 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,729 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 58,142 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 58,142 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,338 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,772 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,742 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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W165 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W165 SBF, 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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W165 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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