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W265 UMX

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 UMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,700 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 120,700 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 117,542 miles

near side wiper poor

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 116,243 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,865 miles

C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 112,865 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,141 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

wipers poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,729 miles

EXHAUST C BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.DAMAGE N/S SILL.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS-RACK.OIL LEVEL MIN.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

EXHAUST C BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.DAMAGE N/S SILL.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS-RACK.OIL LEVEL MIN.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,245 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 92,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,198 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 87,198 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,790 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 81,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,363 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,689 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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W265 UMX is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W265 UMX, 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 W265 UMX registered?

W265 UMX is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W265 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W265 UMX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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