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V391 EWH

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,747 mi
Last recorded179,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 EWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 179,747 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 158,193 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in o/s/f indicator unit

Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,535 miles

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,481 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 109,184 miles

front tyres only 3mm

small screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 92,601 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 92,599 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f h/lamp aim not tested// engine missingfiring// slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 29 May 2009 79,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 64,607 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,601 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE CENTRE SILL/FLOOR AREA

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,326 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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V391 EWH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V391 EWH, 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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V391 EWH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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