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W118 MWA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 MWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 128,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 29 Jan 2018 128,572 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall outer

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 123,768 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 122,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 122,447 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,884 miles

pad warning light on pads good

Fail 30 Jan 2014 120,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pad warning light on pads good

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have very bad perishing cracks

Fail 30 Jan 2013 119,013 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have very bad perishing cracks

Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,359 miles

the two rear tyres the walls are starting too crack

Fail 31 Jan 2012 117,359 miles

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

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

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

the two rear tyres the walls are starting too crack

Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,133 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 110,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 106,309 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 106,237 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 96,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 96,859 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 84,821 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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W118 MWA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W118 MWA, 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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W118 MWA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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