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W194 RHO

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 RHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 128,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

all brake discs in poor condition

both front tyres worn low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,857 miles

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

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,850 miles

condensation in nearside head lamp unit

Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

condensation in nearside head lamp unit

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,340 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 70,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,294 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 63,294 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,479 miles

covers over both front and rear inner wings and can not see correctly,

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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W194 RHO is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W194 RHO, 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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W194 RHO is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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