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W329 RPB

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,439 mi
Last recorded115,439 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 RPB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 110,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,768 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,373 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 8 Sep 2009 103,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet catch poor operation

multi-function belt cracking

nearside headlamp aim low

rear brake pads worn too limit

rear number plate poor condition

windscreen shows damage

Fail 27 Sep 2008 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet catch poor operation

multi-function belt cracking

nearside headlamp aim low

rear brake pads worn too limit

rear number plate poor condition

windscreen shows damage

Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal anti-slip shows wear

offside and nearside front lower suspension lower wishbone assys,inner bushes cracking

rh washer jet poor spray

windscreen shows damage

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear seat belt shows light damage (closed in rear seat upright)

windscreen damaged to limit

wiper blades poor

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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W329 RPB is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W329 RPB, 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 W329 RPB registered?

W329 RPB is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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