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W295 LFE

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,001 mi
Last recorded146,001 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW295 LFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 146,001 miles

All brake pipes have corrosion

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion underneath

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 May 2018 138,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 138,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 129,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2017 129,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 120,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 114,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 109,997 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 105,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 101,801 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 97,425 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 94,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 86,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 77,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 64,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 54,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 54,792 miles

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

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

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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W295 LFE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W295 LFE, 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 W295 LFE registered?

W295 LFE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W295 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W295 LFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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