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W264 WGC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,954 mi
Last recorded195,954 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 WGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 195,954 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light 20% not working .

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 195,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper stop light 20% not working .

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of tailbox (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 188,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint . (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Upper 10/% of stop not working

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 188,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp works when foot brake applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop lights on when side lights switched on . (1.2.1f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint . (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Upper 10/% of stop not working

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 179,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 179,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 169,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 161,731 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 161,731 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 154,890 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR AXLE BUSHS

Fail 14 Dec 2011 154,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR AXLE BUSHS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 149,879 miles

Adv - front and rear numberplates starting to de laminate

Adv - rear axle bushes worn

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 140,252 miles

Adv - Radiator leaking

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 130,527 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 120,049 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 120,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 108,520 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

excissive wear on near side & off side inner tyre treads ok at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2007 108,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

excissive weare on near side & off side front inner tyres ok at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,031 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 WGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W264 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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