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W279 WHP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 WHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 147,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 129,280 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 129,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s wiper in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2010 115,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 115,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,371 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 83,009 miles

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

fluid present on power steering pipe (top of steering rack)no leak found at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 69,159 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 WHP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHP, 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 W279 WHP registered?

W279 WHP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W279 WHP safe to buy?

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