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W252 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,004 mi
Last recorded114,004 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,004 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 114,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2012 109,028 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 103,619 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 103,537 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 4 May 2010 99,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,981 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 93,920 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,048 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,634 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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W252 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W252 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 W252 SBF registered?

W252 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W252 SBF safe to buy?

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