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W179 VLY

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,713 mi
Last recorded69,713 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,732 miles

engine oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,833 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,222 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,434 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,715 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,715 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,804 miles

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

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

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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W179 VLY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W179 VLY, 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 W179 VLY registered?

W179 VLY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W179 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 VLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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