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W264 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,691 mi
Last recorded70,691 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,679 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,317 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative working o/s only (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,218 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/s o/s perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged N/s o/s perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,218 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/s o/s perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged N/s o/s perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

clutch high biting point

noise on nearside front wheel as rorated (trapped object)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr and osr axle bushes are deteroirated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,889 miles

number plates letters starting to delaminate

rear wiper smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plates letters starting to delaminate

offside front tyre perished on outer wall and split on tread

rear tyres perishing and splitting

rear wiper smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,090 miles

cracks inos front ns front os rear tyres not showwing ply cords

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,082 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,432 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,418 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,914 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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W264 SBF 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 W264 SBF, 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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W264 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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