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W233 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,252 mi
Last recorded165,252 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 165,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 164,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 155,388 miles

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

o/s/r floor corroded around drain hole

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Sep 2012 155,243 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/r floor corroded around drain hole

Pass 15 Sep 2011 145,246 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 135,998 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,050 miles

N/S/F Brake pads worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 112,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 102,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 85,776 miles

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)

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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W233 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W233 SBF, 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 W233 SBF registered?

W233 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W233 SBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 SBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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