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W186 VLY

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,915 mi
Last recorded149,915 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 VLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 149,915 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/r light lens damaged

slight play in o/s/f upper top mount bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,184 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 141,184 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,627 miles

both rear tyres wearing low to edges

Fail 12 Sep 2017 135,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low to edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,359 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,803 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

starter motor noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,849 miles

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

tax disc within swept area (outside zone A)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 89,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 89,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,162 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,162 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 80,931 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 80,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,069 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 40,069 miles

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

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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W186 VLY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W186 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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W186 VLY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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