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W301 TFP

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,141 mi
Last recorded156,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 TFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 156,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 156,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 148,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 148,253 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light on (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 137,267 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 137,196 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 123,132 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 123,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,699 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,421 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 90,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,863 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W301 TFP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W301 TFP, 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 W301 TFP registered?

W301 TFP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W301 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 TFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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