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W118 WGK

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

185,985 mi
Last recorded185,985 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 185,985 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 185,985 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 176,901 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front side light dull borderline

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to n/s & o/s sill lips

security of wires under bonnet & through n/s door borderline

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Fail 13 Nov 2015 176,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front side light dull borderline

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to n/s & o/s sill lips

security of wires under bonnet & through n/s door borderline

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 25 Nov 2014 162,763 miles

damage to bonnet

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 162,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

damage to bonnet

Pass 28 Nov 2013 150,870 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 143,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 132,749 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,147 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 132,125 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)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs nearly limit

Pass 15 Jul 2009 128,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 128,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 121,645 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 115,251 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 115,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,671 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 107,670 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 WGK is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W118 WGK, 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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What year was W118 WGK registered?

W118 WGK is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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