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W282 TFP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,057 mi
Last recorded104,057 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 TFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,057 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 100,122 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,320 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,248 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertray damaged and insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2016 83,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,755 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 43,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 38,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 19,397 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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W282 TFP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TFP, 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 W282 TFP registered?

W282 TFP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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