MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust Mounting Broken
N/S Door Mirror Damaged
Oil Warning Lamp Staying On
Speedo Staying At 160 mph
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust Mounting Broken
N/S Door Mirror Damaged
Oil Warning Lamp Staying On
Speedo Staying At 160 mph
air bag light on
n/s door mirror damaged
oil light on
play to steering rack
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag light on
n/s door mirror damaged
oil light on
play to steering rack
. nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber slighty split
. nearside rear brake slight bind
.. rear bumper damage
STRONG ADVISE MOVEMENT IN RACK/PINION IN STEERING RACK
Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
. nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber slighty split
. nearside rear brake slight bind
.. rear bumper damage
.. offside front tyre getting low in tread depth-3mm of tread left
.. strong advise nearside/offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth change soon
rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
.. offside front tyre getting low in tread depth-3mm of tread left
.. strong advise nearside/offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth change soon
rear bumper damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1/cracked rear bumper
2/off side front tyr 3mm of tread
3/near side front side light dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MARKS TO WINDSCREEN IN "A" ZONE
small marks to windscreen
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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W232 SOU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W232 SOU, 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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W232 SOU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2000.
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