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W213 LDN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,795 mi
Last recorded193,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 LDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 193,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 176,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 160,319 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 149,478 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 149,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2011 137,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

slight play in steering wheel

slight play steering arm (tie-rod)

Fail 7 May 2011 137,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear discs scord

slight play in steering wheel

slight play steering arm (tie-rod)

Pass 11 May 2010 122,964 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 122,964 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 114,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 107,177 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 96,578 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 82,778 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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W213 LDN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W213 LDN, 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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W213 LDN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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