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W298 UJB

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 UJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,637 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 96,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

HEADLAMP BACKING COVERS MISSING

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

greese around n/s/f cv boot

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

outer sills damaged

play in both inner track rod joints

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 12 Mar 2011 93,634 miles

All Brake Discs Rusted

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Noise From Front Brakes When Reversing

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play In Offside Front Suspension Shock Top Mounting

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 93,634 miles

All Brake Discs Rusted

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Noise From Front Brakes When Reversing

Play In Offside Front Suspension Shock Top Mounting

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Rear Number Plate BAdly Deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,902 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 3 Mar 2009 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,149 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 75,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,259 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W298 UJB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W298 UJB, 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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W298 UJB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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