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W176 OJB

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,635 mi
Last recorded152,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 152,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 143,684 miles

brakes need bedding in as new pads fitted to old discs but brake performance above percents

Fail 2 Jan 2015 143,683 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 138,873 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 138,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 129,265 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 117,604 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 91,919 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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W176 OJB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W176 OJB, 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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W176 OJB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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