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W256 WHS

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,166 mi
Last recorded141,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 WHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 141,166 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,279 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 139,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 133,867 miles

neraside front steering arm has slight play at its fixing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 128,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 119,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 113,392 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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W256 WHS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W256 WHS, 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 W256 WHS registered?

W256 WHS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W256 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 WHS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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