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W264 WHS

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,400 mi
Last recorded159,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 159,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 156,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 29 Mar 2014 156,051 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 148,247 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 148,245 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,593 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper damp

Fail 20 Mar 2012 142,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 17 Mar 2011 137,822 miles

Centre exhaust has a mounting broken

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 137,759 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust has a mounting broken

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 132,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 124,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 123,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 102,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,815 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 84,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WHS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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