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Y344 GWS

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 GWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,322 miles

Nearside headlamp is discolured

Offside headlamp discouloured

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 87,310 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre mount not fully supporting system

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,807 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Aug 2013 85,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,283 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat in nsf seat=middle box brkt broken

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,283 miles

child seat in nsf seat=middle box brkt broken

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,671 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,749 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 48,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,690 miles

wear in brake discs and pads front and rear

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,313 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 26,313 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y344 GWS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y344 GWS, 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 Y344 GWS registered?

Y344 GWS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y344 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 GWS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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