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W199 TBC

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,113 mi
Last recorded235,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 TBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 235,113 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 235,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 229,159 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 229,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 220,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 211,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 202,027 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 202,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 195,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 195,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 187,310 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 187,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 181,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 169,331 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 153,893 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 139,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 125,669 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W199 TBC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W199 TBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W199 TBC registered?

W199 TBC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W199 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 TBC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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