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W102 VLU

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 133,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Sep 2014 117,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 110,893 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,263 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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W102 VLU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W102 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W102 VLU?

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What year was W102 VLU registered?

W102 VLU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W102 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W102 VLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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