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W233 SOU

2000 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 SOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,960 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 92,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump seized (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 92,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,579 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,697 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,257 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 51,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,946 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2009
Fail 18 Nov 2009

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,136 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 28,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,703 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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W233 SOU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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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What year was W233 SOU registered?

W233 SOU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W233 SOU safe to buy?

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