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W132 ULP

2000 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 ULP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,050 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 80,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,195 miles

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding,rear number plate poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding,rear number plate poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,457 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 36,450 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,778 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,778 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,201 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust braket corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2006 21,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advice tracking check

centre exhaust mount corroding

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight front brake imbalance

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,474 miles

advice tracking check

centre exhaust mount corroding

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight front brake imbalance

slight oil leak

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 ULP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W132 ULP, 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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W132 ULP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W132 ULP safe to buy?

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