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W338 SDV

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,386 mi
Last recorded129,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 SDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,386 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,366 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 122,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 108,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,012 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 100,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,998 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,933 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)

Slight play N/S end of steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,932 miles

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

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)

Slight play N/S end of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,094 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,167 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,165 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,427 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,112 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack .

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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W338 SDV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W338 SDV, 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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W338 SDV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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