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W194 YAV

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 YAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,366 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear metal exhaust hanger bracket corroded and getting thin

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,366 miles

rear metal exhaust hanger bracket corroded and getting thin

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,642 miles

front tyres wearing of on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing of on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,209 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,501 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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W194 YAV is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAV, 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 W194 YAV registered?

W194 YAV is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W194 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 YAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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