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W174 WGK

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,189 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 123,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,495 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,495 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,823 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 102,823 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,590 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,268 miles

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

slight movment detected in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,154 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 69,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front steering knuckle slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,367 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

REAR STRUT SHOWS SIGNS OF SWEATING

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,725 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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W174 WGK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 W174 WGK, 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 WGK registered?

W174 WGK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W174 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 WGK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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