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W241 ULE

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,815 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,064 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,198 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 106,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 100,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 95,182 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 81,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs rust inner face

rear pads and discs worn to limit

rollbar bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2011 81,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs rust inner face

rear pads and discs worn to limit

rollbar bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2010 74,377 miles

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre limit outer edge

offside front brake disc rust

rear number plate poor

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 27 May 2010 74,377 miles

chip windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre limit outer edge

offside front brake disc rust

rear number plate poor

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 29 May 2009 67,681 miles

chip windscreen

front roll bar bushes worn

offside front brake disc rust

rear number plate poor

Fail 29 May 2009 67,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip windscreen

front roll bar bushes worn

offside front brake disc rust

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 May 2008 61,566 miles

chip windscreen

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 May 2007 55,491 miles

heavy coating of surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2006 55,184 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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W241 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W241 ULE, 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 W241 ULE registered?

W241 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W241 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W241 ULE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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