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W282 DDN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,927 mi
Last recorded102,927 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 102,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 97,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,209 miles

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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)

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 9 May 2013 89,415 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,818 miles

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

n/s/r tyre need changing very soon

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,452 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disces slighty worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disces slighty worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 58,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 51,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,011 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 43,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pads 3mm left

Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,396 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES SUGGEST TRACKING CHECKED

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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W282 DDN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W282 DDN, 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 W282 DDN registered?

W282 DDN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W282 DDN safe to buy?

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