MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()
front reg plate damaged
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
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
abs lamp illuminated uncommanded at start of test fault may exist!!
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
abs lamp illuminated uncommanded at start of test ! fault may exist !!
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W172 OSR registered?
W172 OSR is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2000.
Is W172 OSR safe to buy?
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