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W165 WBT

2000 Audi A3

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,180 mi
Last recorded166,180 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 WBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 166,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Pass 22 Aug 2015 160,383 miles

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

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 27 Aug 2014 156,590 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge perished

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

offside rear tyre perished & cracked on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 156,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge perished

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 151,725 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 151,725 miles

Spare tyre defective

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 148,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 142,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 142,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 134,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 124,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 99,992 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 99,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WBT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W165 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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