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W178 WCS

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 WCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,336 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 112,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 82,884 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,473 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,707 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS SURFACE CORROSION ON EDGES

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK JOINT

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,707 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS SURFACE CORROSION ON EDGES

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 59,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 59,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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W178 WCS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W178 WCS, 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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What year was W178 WCS registered?

W178 WCS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W178 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 WCS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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