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Y118 PFH

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 PFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,602 miles

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

front brake discs worn / deteriorated, o/s on inner face

o/s/r brake pads worn

Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn / deteriorated, o/s on inner face

o/s/r brake pads worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,511 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,262 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,240 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,302 miles

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

play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,302 miles

play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,963 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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Y118 PFH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y118 PFH, 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 Y118 PFH registered?

Y118 PFH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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