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W208 MWJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 MWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 78,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 78,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,725 miles

very slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 12 May 2014 71,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 65,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 65,788 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 62,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 59,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,886 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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W208 MWJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W208 MWJ, 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 W208 MWJ registered?

W208 MWJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W208 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W208 MWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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