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W269 SBF

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,543 mi
Last recorded138,543 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,543 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,543 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,062 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,049 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2013 130,049 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 118,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 108,219 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,219 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,034 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,529 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,283 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W269 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W269 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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W269 SBF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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