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W287 ULU

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,644 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 125,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front steering arms slight play

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,791 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,786 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlamp cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s headlight lens is damaged

o/s/f inner c v boot is split

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

o/s/f headlight has a crack

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner slightly

rear number plate getting detriated

Pass 6 Nov 2011 96,997 miles

crack in offside front headlight

offside rear tyre worn low

play in offside front inner steering arm

rear discs corroded

rear pads worn very low unable to view fully

slight bind rear wheels

slight play offside front wheel bearings

stone chip in nearside front head light

Fail 4 Nov 2011 96,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in offside front headlight

offside rear tyre worn low

play in offside front inner steering arm

rear discs corroded

rear pads worn very low unable to view fully

slight bind rear wheels

stone chip in nearside front head light

Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,189 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre under inflatted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,943 miles

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

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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W287 ULU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W287 ULU, 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 W287 ULU registered?

W287 ULU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W287 ULU safe to buy?

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