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W238 DWX

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 DWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,334 miles

B/pipes corroded

F/no. plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

R/ sub frame bushes seperated

R/no. plate warped

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,393 miles

B/pipes corroded

F/no. plate cracked

Rear sub frame bushes seperated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,225 miles

registration plates damaged/deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,567 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,108 miles

exhaust system leaking from centre joint

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system leaking from centre joint

n/s/f tyre has nail in inner edge of tread

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear discs worn and corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear discs worn and corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front droplinks and anti rollbar bushes worn

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,089 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 54,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,349 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 48,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W238 DWX is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W238 DWX, 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 W238 DWX registered?

W238 DWX is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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