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W138 WAD

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,723 mi
Last recorded78,723 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 WAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 78,723 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 78,723 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 73,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 73,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 69,958 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 69,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,754 miles

slight damage to rear

Pass 27 May 2014 61,409 miles

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

nearside rear quarter/bumper has damage

Fail 27 May 2014 61,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear quarter/bumper has damage

Pass 29 May 2013 54,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,810 miles

Front disks have slight lip

Offside rear tyre starting too perish

Rear axle bushs in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2010 41,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,642 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,179 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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W138 WAD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W138 WAD, 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 W138 WAD registered?

W138 WAD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W138 WAD safe to buy?

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