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W213 OSL

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 OSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,490 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rubber pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 79,319 miles

Central Centre box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,319 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Centre box outer skin corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,314 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 72,314 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,160 miles

n/s/r disc very rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,731 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 OSL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue 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 W213 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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