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V243 PHJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,882 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 77,001 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both front steering arms have slight play

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear washer inop

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,001 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both front steering arms have slight play

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear washer inop

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,734 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,372 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 13,055 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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V243 PHJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V243 PHJ, 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 V243 PHJ registered?

V243 PHJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V243 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 PHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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