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W176 ULE

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 130,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 130,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 122,644 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 122,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 115,129 miles

Crack in front screen but not effecting drivers view

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 109,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,300 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,523 miles

Oil leak

Stonechips on windscreen, recommend attention.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 99,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake, slight binding, recommend attention.

Oil leak

Stonechips on windscreen, recommend attention.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 95,087 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,604 miles

Nails & screws in rear tyes, recommend attention.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,604 miles

Nails & screws in rear tyes, recommend attention.

Pass 22 May 2007 83,627 miles

Front tyres 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Signs of pitting on front brake discs, recommend further inspection.

Fail 22 May 2007 83,627 miles

Front tyres 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Nail in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

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

Signs of pitting on front brake discs, recommend further inspection.

Pass 25 May 2006 78,037 miles

Signs of corroding/pitting on front brake discs, keep check on.

Fail 19 May 2006 77,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Signs of corroding/pitting on front brake discs, keep check on.

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 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULE, 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 W176 ULE registered?

W176 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W176 ULE safe to buy?

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