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W262 PTE

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,968 mi
Last recorded159,968 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 PTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 159,968 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 143,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 133,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking 195/65/15

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

both exhaust clamps heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 133,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking 195/65/15

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

both exhaust clamps heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,911 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 19 Aug 2014 125,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,149 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 111,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,510 miles

front number plate slightly obsecured

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear number plate slightly obsecured

Fail 25 Jul 2011 106,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

front number plate slightly obsecured

rear number plate slightly obsecured

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,316 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 19 Jul 2010 98,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,988 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,618 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

slight drag on both rear brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 47,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PTE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W262 PTE, 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 W262 PTE registered?

W262 PTE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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