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W198 MKU

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 134,454 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

advise dip stick broken and engine breathers split

advise rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,805 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 116,288 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 116,288 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 103,173 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread 195/65/15

nearside rear tyre perished and going out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,885 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres have a few minor cuts

nearside rear tyre perished and has a few minor cuts 195/65/15

Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have a few minor cuts

nearside rear tyre perished and has a few minor cuts 195/65/15

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,324 miles

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

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,661 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 81,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 75,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,599 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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W198 MKU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W198 MKU, 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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W198 MKU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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