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V271 PFL

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,206 mi
Last recorded218,206 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 PFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 218,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

centre to rear brakes are corroded

coolant low

front lights are dim

turbo pipe is leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2018 177,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 165,582 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2017 165,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel keeps locking out in rbt so unable to carry out full brake test

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 159,167 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear light cluster cracked not affecting light output

Fail 15 Jan 2016 159,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear light cluster cracked not affecting light output

Pass 15 Jan 2015 153,925 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 153,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake disc badly scored on inner braking surface.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 147,716 miles

rear exhaust hangars corroded

tyres wearing on edges

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 27 Dec 2013 147,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust hangars corroded

tyres wearing on edges

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,859 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,214 miles

Front brake disc's rusted on inner side.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 121,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 116,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,621 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 110,621 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 102,943 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 96,407 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)

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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V271 PFL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V271 PFL, 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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V271 PFL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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