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W268 PVU

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,045 mi
Last recorded70,045 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 PVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 70,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension corrodeded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mountings have slight play when jacked up both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,843 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,340 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,673 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,792 miles

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,519 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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W268 PVU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W268 PVU, 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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W268 PVU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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