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W144 PHU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,411 mi
Last recorded191,411 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 PHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 191,411 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 183,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 174,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 167,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 162,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 149,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 133,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,154 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,529 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 120,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 105,869 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 105,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 98,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 93,647 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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W144 PHU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W144 PHU, 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 W144 PHU registered?

W144 PHU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W144 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W144 PHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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