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W281 AOA

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,245 mi
Last recorded205,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 AOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 205,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 203,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 198,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 193,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 185,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 178,161 miles

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

PAS Reservoir Broken

Fail 23 Jun 2017 178,161 miles

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

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

PAS Reservoir Broken

Pass 25 Jun 2016 170,716 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 162,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 154,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 147,061 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 147,061 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 130,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 121,552 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 121,552 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 110,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,233 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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W281 AOA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W281 AOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W281 AOA registered?

W281 AOA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W281 AOA safe to buy?

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