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V518 DLE

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,841 mi
Last recorded173,841 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 173,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 147,022 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 146,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 139,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 132,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 125,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 125,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 106,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 97,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 83,482 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 79,405 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V518 DLE is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V518 DLE, 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 V518 DLE registered?

V518 DLE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V518 DLE safe to buy?

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