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W242 EAG

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,000 mi
Last recorded194,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 EAG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 194,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 188,469 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 188,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 182,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 177,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 172,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 165,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 125,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 119,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,256 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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W242 EAG is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W242 EAG, 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 W242 EAG registered?

W242 EAG is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W242 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 EAG 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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