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W312 VDD

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 VDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,899 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 114,854 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,789 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,116 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all on vehicle are worn on outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,654 miles

Note! exhaust centre joint is loose.

Note! offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,583 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 65,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drag on rear brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,614 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,129 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 42,129 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,672 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,672 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,982 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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W312 VDD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W312 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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W312 VDD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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