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W279 ULU

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 101,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension arc bush has slight oil on

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,846 miles

Offside Front inner track rod joint

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

oil leak

rear tyres worn/perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside inner front cv boot smaller clip missing, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,524 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,904 miles

rear seat belts not checked ;due to babyseat fitted;

Pass 27 May 2011 76,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,195 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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W279 ULU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W279 ULU, 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 ULU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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