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W169 PTN

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,930 mi
Last recorded137,930 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 PTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 137,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 137,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,758 miles

o/s inner track rod has slight play

rear discs are corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,757 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,268 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,566 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,912 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 58,395 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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W169 PTN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W169 PTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W169 PTN registered?

W169 PTN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W169 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W169 PTN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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