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W207 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 56,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine breather pipe split

Fail 4 Sep 2025 56,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine breather pipe split

Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,702 miles

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension various corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 54,112 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,539 miles

headlamp lenses poor condition

rear axle heavy surface corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2021 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

headlamp lenses poor condition

rear axle heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,364 miles

engine intake breather pipe split

knock on off side front suspension / brakes

vehicle suspension underbody heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 53,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine intake breather pipe split

knock on off side front suspension / brakes

vehicle suspension underbody heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,620 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.47MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER/OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER/OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER/OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER/OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER (3.5.1g)

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

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

SILL EDGES MINOR DAMAGE.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,747 miles

service light illuminated

Fail 3 Jul 2015 46,743 miles

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

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

service light illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,628 miles

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

center exhaust mount poor condition

front brake discs slight wear

nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes slight wear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,113 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 39,794 miles

EXHAUST CENTER MOUNT BROKEN EXHAUST IS STILL SUPPORTED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAPLACED NSF OSF HEADLAMP BULBS POOR BEAM PATTERN, AND ADJUST AIM TOO LOW.

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,794 miles

EXHAUST CENTER MOUNT BROKEN EXHAUST IS STILL SUPPORTED.

REAPLACED NSF OSF HEADLAMP BULBS POOR BEAM PATTERN, AND ADJUST AIM TOO LOW.

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,079 miles

rear axle bushes very poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light illuminated

o/s/rear light lens damaged

rear axle bushes very poor condition

rear washer inoperative

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,252 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING LIMITS WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING LIMITS.

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,252 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING LIMITS WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING LIMITS.

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,482 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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W207 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 W207 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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W207 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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