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W279 DDN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,335 mi
Last recorded113,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween tread. (195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 113,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween tread. (195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,675 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 109,635 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 99,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,074 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 90,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 83,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,246 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust system centre section joining section securing clamps corroded through

nearside rear coil spring end section broken off

offside rear coil spring end section broken off

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,246 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust system centre section joining section securing clamps corroded through

nearside rear coil spring end section broken off

offside rear coil spring end section broken off

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,419 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,419 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,492 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL BEEN RUN ON WHEN FLAT WALL DETERIORATED

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,039 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and insecure.

offside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner and outer sidewalls.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 68,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,429 miles

advise front discs corroded due to been sat

Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,429 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front discs corroded due 2 been sat

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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W279 DDN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W279 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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W279 DDN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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