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V293 LWW

2000 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,911 mi
Last recorded173,911 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 LWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 173,911 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 168,532 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fanbelt tensioner broken

Fail 27 Feb 2013 168,517 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt tensioner damper broken.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 163,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 154,440 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,492 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 144,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 134,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 124,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 116,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 109,069 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

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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V293 LWW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V293 LWW, 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 V293 LWW registered?

V293 LWW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V293 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V293 LWW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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