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W182 RBN

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

277,774 mi
Last recorded277,774 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 RBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 277,774 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 277,774 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 251,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2009 225,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hi level brake light partially working

Fail 2 May 2009 225,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level brake light partially working

Pass 27 May 2008 209,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake binding slightly, rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 May 2008 209,777 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake binding slightly, rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 May 2007 187,470 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2006 171,660 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 171,660 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates starting to discolour

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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W182 RBN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W182 RBN, 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 W182 RBN registered?

W182 RBN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W182 RBN safe to buy?

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