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W312 WHS

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,210 mi
Last recorded64,210 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,210 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,285 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,682 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,498 miles

center exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,459 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

exhaust centre silencer bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,138 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 30,138 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,904 miles

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

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 WHS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W312 WHS registered?

W312 WHS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W312 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W312 WHS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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