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W169 ULP

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,581 mi
Last recorded139,581 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 ULP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 139,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 133,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 133,293 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 131,440 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wheel caps

Fail 11 Aug 2022 131,415 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wheel caps

Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 126,616 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,196 miles

both front lower arm rear mounts deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,281 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 105,978 miles

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

slight wear in front top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,978 miles

slight wear in front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,210 miles

wear noted in front anti roll bar rubber bushes also general wear to rear suspension main arm rubber bushings[beam axle]..

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear noted in front anti roll bar rubber bushes also general wear to rear suspension main arm rubber bushings[beam axle]..

Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 92,325 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,445 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 85,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

radiator leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,862 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,658 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 66,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,240 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 ULP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W169 ULP, 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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W169 ULP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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