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W263 DNW

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,310 mi
Last recorded189,310 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 189,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 189,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 183,136 miles

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 183,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 175,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 166,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade has deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 160,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 160,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 154,745 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Apr 2014 154,559 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 141,979 miles

the hazzard switch has an intermitant fault

the lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,005 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 129,745 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 120,639 miles

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2011 120,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,996 miles

the lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is right on the legal limit, all tyres are worn

the o/s/f wheel bearing is starting to wear

Fail 27 Apr 2010 109,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

the lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is right on the legal limit, all tyres are worn

the o/s/f wheel bearing is starting to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 92,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006

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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W263 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W263 DNW, 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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W263 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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