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W262 OCC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 OCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 126,965 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,756 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 117,756 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,722 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,474 miles

H rated tyre fitted nsf

slight wear noted to osr anti roll bar drop link

Fail 11 Jun 2008 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

H rated tyre fitted nsf

slight wear noted to osr anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,125 miles

nsf and nsr tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,125 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jun 2007 63,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,683 miles

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

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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W262 OCC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W262 OCC, 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 W262 OCC registered?

W262 OCC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W262 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 OCC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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