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W176 ULP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 ULP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 117,637 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 117,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,381 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,521 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,521 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 86,804 miles

N/S rear axle bush going soft.

O/S headlamp lens cracked.

O/S rear flexi-brake hose end ferrules starting to corrode.

Fail 27 May 2014 86,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Excessive freeplay in handbrake lever.

Handbrake arm on o/s rear brake caliper off stop.

Little effort from o/s rear parking brake.

N/S rear axle bush going soft.

O/S headlamp lens cracked.

O/S rear flexi-brake hose end ferrules starting to corrode.

Screenwashers poor.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,494 miles

center exhaust clamps corroded.

oil leak from power steering/pipes.

oil leak on engine sump plug.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,493 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust clamps corroded.

oil leak from power steering/pipes.

oil leak on engine sump plug.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,842 miles

front indicators deteriating in colour.

offside front headlight, lens cracked.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front indicators deteriating in colour.

offside front headlight, lens cracked.

Pass 24 May 2011 67,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front headlamp cracked, not affecting beam image.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front headlamp cracked, not affecting beam image.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 18 May 2009 52,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong advise damage to o/s headlamp glass

wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2009 52,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

strong advise damage to o/s headlamp glass

wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2008 45,687 miles

damage to o/s headlamp

n/s/f o/s/f wipers clearing screen

signs of wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2007 39,278 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 39,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s headlamp lens

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,770 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 ULP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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