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W227 ULE

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 102,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,521 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,169 miles

o/s+n/s outer sills damaged+bent very slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,446 miles

n/s/f inner wing damaged + repaired, bent + damaged still in places

Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,769 miles

n/s/f inner wing damaged repaired+still bent in places

Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,970 miles

o/side front inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,420 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,255 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,255 miles

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

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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W227 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W227 ULE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W227 ULE registered?

W227 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W227 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W227 ULE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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