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W317 WHP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 WHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,596 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 124,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 124,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 117,902 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,514 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear lamp cracked but not emitting white light

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,514 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp cracked but not emitting white light

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,854 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,853 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,465 miles

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread near outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,934 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 78,555 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,104 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 42,331 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 42,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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W317 WHP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W317 WHP, 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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W317 WHP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W317 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 WHP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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