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W108 ULE

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,981 mi
Last recorded125,981 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 125,981 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner arm has slight play

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers casing corroded

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

Offside Front Inner arm has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 125,301 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod is worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar D bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 122,225 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 122,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,586 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 116,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,656 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,700 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,461 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 80,754 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 59,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,602 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 55,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear brake bindimg slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,829 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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W108 ULE 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W108 ULE, 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 W108 ULE registered?

W108 ULE is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W108 ULE safe to buy?

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