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W311 LFE

2000 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 LFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 83,371 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

wipers dont always stop

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt stalk slight damage (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 71,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt stalk slight damage (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,320 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 60,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,452 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,127 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just above wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 18,127 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just above wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 6,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 182,878 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 170,075 miles

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

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

Offside front steering rack has slight play

Fail 26 May 2016 170,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 157,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 144,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 144,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,825 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape

Fail 4 Jun 2013 137,764 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs very rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape

Pass 2 Jun 2012 118,731 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,642 miles

off side rear tyre has cut in side wall not yet to cords

Fail 3 Jun 2011 109,562 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre has cut in side wall not yet to cords

Pass 25 May 2010 99,656 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 89,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2008
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,513 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 74,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre only just legal

Pass 25 May 2006 66,727 miles

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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W311 LFE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W311 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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W311 LFE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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