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W281 EES

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 EES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,534 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 108,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,681 miles

brake pedal spongey

middle exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure

rear exhaust corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,655 miles

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

brake pedal spongey

middle exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure

rear exhaust corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,852 miles

oil leak at engine

tail section of exhaust corroded

foot brake abit spongey

Fail 8 Aug 2008 85,815 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

tail section of exhaust corroded

foot brake abit spongey

Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,108 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 81,069 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,568 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 73,568 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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)

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 EES is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W281 EES, 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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W281 EES is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W281 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 EES shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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