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W167 WGJ

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,967 mi
Last recorded185,967 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 185,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 184,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 182,030 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 178,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 174,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 169,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 167,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 164,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 162,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 160,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 155,221 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 147,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 147,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 140,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 134,726 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 127,484 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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W167 WGJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W167 WGJ, 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 W167 WGJ registered?

W167 WGJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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