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W331 DNW

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,441 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 70,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,481 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,473 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 26,396 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 26,396 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 24,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,167 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2006 19,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 16,887 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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W331 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W331 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 W331 DNW registered?

W331 DNW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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