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W236 UDP

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,017 mi
Last recorded153,017 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 UDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,017 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 153,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 150,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 141,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 137,321 miles

Engine temp gauge not working

Mis fire under load(plugs?)

Rearwipe doesnt clear screen

Fail 25 Oct 2012 137,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine temp gauge not working

Mis fire under load(plugs?)

Rearwipe doesnt clear screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 128,942 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 128,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 123,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,119 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,917 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 109,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 93,588 miles

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

nearside door m,irror cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2006 75,646 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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W236 UDP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W236 UDP, 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 W236 UDP registered?

W236 UDP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W236 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W236 UDP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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