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W286 LUD

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,971 mi
Last recorded124,971 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag lamp on

n/ door mirror loose

o/s/ door mirror casing broken

Fail 10 Aug 2011 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag lamp on

n/ door mirror loose

o/s/ door mirror casing broken

Pass 24 Jul 2010 113,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2010 113,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 103,514 miles

air bag warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 103,514 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2008 93,720 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2008 93,720 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 87,982 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,789 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,643 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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W286 LUD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W286 LUD, 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 W286 LUD registered?

W286 LUD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W286 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W286 LUD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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