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W294 VDD

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,440 mi
Last recorded191,440 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 VDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 191,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 183,577 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Jul 2017 183,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2016 177,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 169,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os centre to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 169,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os centre to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 163,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 158,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 148,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 139,475 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 131,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,818 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

some corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,046 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 102,453 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 102,453 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W294 VDD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W294 VDD, 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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W294 VDD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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