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W251 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,195 miles

Airbag light on

Nsr tyre perished

Osr lense broken

Osr spring not located fully in rubber top mount collor

Osr tyre perished

Rear discs worn

Rear pads low

Slight fading in rear number plate letters

Slight play in Osf wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 82,871 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs worn

Rear pads low

Airbag light on

Nsr tyre perished

Osr lense broken

Osr spring not located fully in rubber top mount collor

Osr tyre perished

Slight fading in rear number plate letters

Slight play in Osf wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2007 71,310 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,459 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

front number plate cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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W251 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W251 SBF registered?

W251 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W251 SBF safe to buy?

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