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W266 OGY

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 OGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 147,925 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 147,859 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 142,779 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,755 miles

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

play in near side steering rack joint

Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,147 miles

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

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,147 miles

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,688 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing from centre joint and clips missing

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,400 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 124,398 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,021 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a screw in

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a screw in

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 101,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,164 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 64,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,477 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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W266 OGY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W266 OGY, 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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W266 OGY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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