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W132 GBW

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 124,724 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

heavy corrosion to alloy wheels

n/s/f lower arm rear bush wearing

o/s/f window in/op

rear brake discs corroded

service lamp on dash

Fail 14 May 2013 124,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

heavy corrosion to alloy wheels

n/s/f lower arm rear bush wearing

o/s/f window in/op

rear brake discs corroded

service lamp on dash

Pass 18 May 2012 122,312 miles

offside wiper

Pass 25 May 2011 116,785 miles

Rear Discs Corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 116,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Air Bag Lamp Illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 110,023 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 102,384 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 102,384 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2008 94,663 miles
Fail 4 May 2008 94,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Borderline front brake imbalance/ Air bag ligt is on/ Brake fluid level is low/ Alloy rims are damaged/ Rear brake discs are corroded and worn/ Rear coil springs are heavily worn/ Front brake pads are worn low on near side

Slight sidewall damage to near side front tyre/ Perishing and cracking to suspension and steering bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2007 74,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 59,916 miles

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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W132 GBW is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W132 GBW, 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 W132 GBW registered?

W132 GBW is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W132 GBW safe to buy?

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