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V181 TUD

2000 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread lines

Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,653 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 122,653 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,358 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 117,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 10,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 10,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,320 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 103,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inside and outer surfaces

fuel tank under cover insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2011 96,104 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inside and outer surfaces

fuel tank under cover insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front outer tyre wall has slight damage but reinforcement not visible

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,351 miles

front disc worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,852 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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,057 miles

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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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V181 TUD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V181 TUD, 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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V181 TUD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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