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W154 RVA

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 RVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 142,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 130,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 130,911 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 120,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on various metal brake pipes.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 111,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 103,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,660 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,568 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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W154 RVA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W154 RVA, 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 W154 RVA registered?

W154 RVA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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