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W234 STT

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 STT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle bushes moderate play and poor cond

moderate wear in both front D bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2015 134,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle bushes moderate play and poor cond

moderate wear in both front D bushes

ns mirror glass cracked

water ingress and loss of reflection in osf ind

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,950 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slight play

coolant level low

offside front indicator full of water

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Apr 2014 118,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear axle bushes slight play

coolant level low

offside front indicator full of water

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,422 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Front bumper cracked.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 108,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system rusty.

Front bumper cracked.

Offside front indicator lamp has water ingress.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,563 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,572 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,484 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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W234 STT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W234 STT, 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 W234 STT registered?

W234 STT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W234 STT safe to buy?

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