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W239 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 156,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 148,668 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside as pipes join to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,637 miles

slight play inner steering rack ends, N/s and O/s

Pass 13 Apr 2015 132,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 116,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 110,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,763 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 99,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,880 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on rear o/s brake

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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W239 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W239 SBF, 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 W239 SBF registered?

W239 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W239 SBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 SBF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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