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W183 HBW

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,023 mi
Last recorded136,023 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 HBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 136,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower arm rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 127,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms(all) corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 127,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms(all) corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,579 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,166 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 124,166 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box pipe join (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 116,356 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box pipe join (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,850 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 112,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,657 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 109,657 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,606 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,134 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 87,090 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,751 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front and rear discs starting to corode.rear tyres wearing down on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,183 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs starting to corrode

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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W183 HBW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W183 HBW, 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 W183 HBW registered?

W183 HBW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W183 HBW safe to buy?

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