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W326 DNW

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,556 mi
Last recorded252,556 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 252,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 237,184 miles

NSF lower body damage

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 206,734 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

No emissions detected-- too clean to register

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 178,173 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 177,479 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 152,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Service warning light 'ON'

Fail 9 Nov 2010 142,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 142,461 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 133,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 125,148 miles

back seat pivot point damaged.(seat does stay fixed upright)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 113,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,043 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 103,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W326 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W326 DNW, 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 W326 DNW registered?

W326 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W326 DNW safe to buy?

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