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W118 WEP

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 WEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,768 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 x clamps corroded through centre section loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 121,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 x clamps corroded through centre section loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 119,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose bracket bent

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 112,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,041 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,041 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear suspension beam main mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,929 miles

avise slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,417 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,442 miles

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

both rear beam axle bushes slightly deteirorated

n/s side sill damage

Fail 26 Sep 2009 47,442 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear beam axle bushes slightly deteirorated

n/s side sill damage

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,283 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 32,283 miles

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

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 WEP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W118 WEP, 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

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What year was W118 WEP registered?

W118 WEP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W118 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 WEP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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