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W238 RVU

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,059 mi
Last recorded154,059 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 154,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 145,229 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front door latch slightly damaged

play in offside inner tie rod end

Fail 29 Apr 2014 145,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly cracked

play in offside inner tie rod end

Pass 7 May 2013 136,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 131,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S front side light dim

one segment out on the center brake light

Pass 2 Jun 2010 119,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,232 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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W238 RVU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W238 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W238 RVU?

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What year was W238 RVU registered?

W238 RVU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W238 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 RVU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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