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W116 KFW

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 KFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,430 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 118,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,687 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 118,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 185,225 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 185,225 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 171,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 16 Aug 2012 171,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 10 Aug 2011 151,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 151,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 126,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,605 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 106,605 miles

Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 94,164 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 94,073 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2007 83,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,348 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 67,778 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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W116 KFW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W116 KFW, 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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W116 KFW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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