MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 centre seat belt missing
Unable to open tailgate
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rusty
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
antiroll bar u clamp bushes worn
boot will not open
offside steering slight play
rear coil springs rusty
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
antiroll bar u clamp bushes worn
boot will not open
offside steering slight play
rear coil springs rusty
Nearside 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre has a screw in the thread
oil level low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre has a screw in the thread
oil level low
205/55 x 16 Both front tyres heavily worn
Nearside front brake pads worn
Slight play offside steering rack
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
205/55 x 16 Both front tyres heavily worn
Nearside front brake pads worn
Slight play offside steering rack
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s floor damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s floor damaged
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
near side rear tyre worn from edge
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W251 PVU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black 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 W251 PVU, 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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W251 PVU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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