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W247 PPB

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,578 mi
Last recorded131,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 PPB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Jan 2020 131,563 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cuts/splits and inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer slight worn also cracks occurring

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake ferrules slight corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cuts/splits and inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer slight worn also cracks occurring

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake ferrules slight corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated unlikely to be misread

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,230 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,230 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2016 115,888 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,107 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,066 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,743 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,476 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

front brake discs worn/corroding,front brake pads getting low,rear brake discs worn

osr beam axle bush slightly deteriorated

play in os steering rack track arm inner joint

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,245 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroding.

front brake discs worn & corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,192 miles

airbag warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 42,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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W247 PPB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W247 PPB, 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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W247 PPB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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