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W118 WGC

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,745 mi
Last recorded140,745 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 WGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 140,745 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 140,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 138,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,350 miles

ADVISED play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 121,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,874 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 107,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,510 miles

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

dent to o/s/f wing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

dent to o/s/f wing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front o/s wing dented

minor adj to h/lights

Fail 8 Apr 2008 85,668 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front o/s wing dented

minor adj to h/lights

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,838 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,906 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 WGC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W118 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 WGC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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