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W234 DNW

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 130,424 miles

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2019 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,715 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 110,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 99,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,024 miles

o/s/r tyre carcked

Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre carcked

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 91,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,459 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,454 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,974 miles

Tank straps rusty

centre bracket on exhaust broken but does not affect security of the exhaust

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,030 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 41,622 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2007 35,656 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken off.

Pass 6 May 2006 28,355 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 28,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W234 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W234 DNW, 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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W234 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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