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W174 PTN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 PTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2014 112,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 107,656 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs heavly lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2010 97,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 90,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,380 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,380 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,313 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 40,080 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 40,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W174 PTN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W174 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 W174 PTN registered?

W174 PTN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W174 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 PTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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