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W209 FWL

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,330 mi
Last recorded180,330 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 FWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 180,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight leak from n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 180,330 miles

slight leak from n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2014 170,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 158,699 miles

damage to front number plate

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 12 Mar 2012 149,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 134,616 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 134,616 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 113,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear no plate starting to discolour

Pass 5 Apr 2008 100,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,594 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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W209 FWL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W209 FWL, 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 W209 FWL registered?

W209 FWL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W209 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W209 FWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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