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W227 RNF

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,909 mi
Last recorded152,909 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 RNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 152,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 137,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 166,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2012 161,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 161,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Jun 2011 153,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 134,733 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on. front tyres wearing on inner edges. slight play in strut tops.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 121,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,718 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 101,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 92,903 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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W227 RNF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W227 RNF, 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 W227 RNF registered?

W227 RNF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W227 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W227 RNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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