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W278 DDN

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,421 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,409 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,347 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,426 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 68,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 60,794 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,899 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT LIT WIRE SPLIT ?

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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W278 DDN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W278 DDN, 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 W278 DDN registered?

W278 DDN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W278 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 DDN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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