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W203 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,024 mi
Last recorded169,024 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 169,024 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 169,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened has been heated excessively from brakes binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 163,039 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 163,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 152,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 146,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 146,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,506 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 138,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 129,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,998 miles

Both front lower wishbones' rear bushes splitting.

Both rear brake discs wearing thin.

Both rear brakes binding.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust system mount broken off

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Both front brake discs badly corroded,pitted and scored

Fail 18 Jun 2012 123,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Both front lower wishbones' rear bushes splitting.

Both rear brake discs wearing thin.

Both rear brakes binding.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust system mount broken off

Both front brake discs badly corroded,pitted and scored

Pass 8 Jan 2011 119,053 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 119,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 101,568 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 101,498 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 80,635 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 80,633 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,913 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 63,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,270 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 46,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W203 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W203 SBF, 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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W203 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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