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W196 ULE

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,135 miles

Front discs pitted.

Front reg slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ofside front indicator slightly insecure.

Privacy glass fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody covers insecure.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,432 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

Engine block cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 123,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 120,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 117,828 miles

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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W196 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W196 ULE, 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 W196 ULE registered?

W196 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W196 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 ULE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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