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W266 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,752 mi
Last recorded125,752 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 125,752 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

exhaust hitting on steering rack heat sheald

Fail 7 May 2014 125,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

exhaust hitting on steering rack heat sheald

Pass 4 May 2013 122,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 117,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,338 miles

rear no plate minor faded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 91,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 88,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W266 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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What year was W266 SBF registered?

W266 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W266 SBF safe to buy?

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