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W228 VOD

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,283 mi
Last recorded175,283 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 VOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 175,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 175,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 167,456 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 167,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2016 156,040 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 156,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 143,740 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 143,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 118,610 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,456 miles

Rear brake discs slightly rustey

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,794 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Rusty!

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 82,302 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W228 VOD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W228 VOD, 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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W228 VOD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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