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W281 HGV

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,650 mi
Last recorded87,650 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 HGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 87,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,303 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 63,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,449 miles

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

slight play on offside front tie rod

Fail 17 May 2007 45,449 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tie rod slight play

Pass 6 May 2006 41,657 miles

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

front wishbone bushers unbonding

slight play on offside tie rod

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 HGV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HGV, 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 W281 HGV registered?

W281 HGV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W281 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 HGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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