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W256 ULE

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,315 mi
Last recorded136,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,315 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 136,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 131,883 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 131,696 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 128,781 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 124,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,923 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 118,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 115,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 115,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 111,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 99,247 miles

heavy rust on front brake discs

Fail 19 May 2006 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

condition of front wiper blades

condition of rear number plate

heavt rust on front brake discs

slight play in offside stearing rack

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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W256 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W256 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W256 ULE registered?

W256 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W256 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 ULE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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