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W172 OSR

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

219,176 mi
Last recorded219,176 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 OSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 219,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning over 50% illuminated (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted during test

Fail 10 Aug 2019 219,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning over 50% illuminated (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted during test

Pass 4 Aug 2018 214,894 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Upper slight play on top mount

Rear reverse light bulb out

Rear washers not working

Rear wiper rubber blade perished

Pass 11 Aug 2017 207,940 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

front reg plate damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2016 200,687 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both front coil springs corroded

both front steering rack track rods have slight play

both front top struct mounts have slight lift

exhaust temporarly secure

front reg plate damaged reg plate still ledgeable

n/s/r track rod end has slight play

o/s/r track rod end has slight play

slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 May 2014 202,719 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2014 202,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 180,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 163,049 miles

abs lamp illuminated uncommanded at start of test fault may exist!!

Fail 13 Apr 2012 163,049 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

abs lamp illuminated uncommanded at start of test ! fault may exist !!

Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 151,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 139,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 139,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 130,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 123,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 112,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,049 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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W172 OSR is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W172 OSR, 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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W172 OSR is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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