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W117 UEP

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,342 mi
Last recorded182,342 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 UEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 182,342 miles

Both Trackrod end dust covers deteriorated.

Both rear Shock absorbers deteriorated and weak.

Front Brake discs rusty.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump damp.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 174,547 miles

both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

near side front tyre as damage on side wall

both front brake disc corrioded and both rear brake disc corrioded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 172,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 172,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 168,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 162,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 162,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 159,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 155,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 155,926 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 144,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/rear and o/s/ rear outer shock absorver cases rusted through

Fail 11 Jul 2011 144,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/rear and o/s/ rear outer shock absorver cases rusted through

Pass 17 Jun 2010 136,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s head light slight damage

rear pads low

Fail 15 Jun 2010 136,004 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s head light slight damage

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 126,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 126,948 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,044 miles

Rear number plate delaminating. NSF driving lamp in-op.

Fail 26 May 2007 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 101,622 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,828 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 89,828 miles

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

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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W117 UEP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W117 UEP, 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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W117 UEP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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