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W128 ECS

2000 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,819 mi
Last recorded130,819 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 ECS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 130,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,991 miles

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

nearside/offside front brake hoses are perished

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,680 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 76,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 66,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,857 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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W128 ECS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W128 ECS, 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 W128 ECS registered?

W128 ECS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W128 ECS safe to buy?

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