MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering rack /inner joints worn
park brake 16% ,,, n/s low ,,,will need attention
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front brakes binding slighty
steering rack/inner joints worn
front tyres on limit / poor
rear tyres worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front arm bushs deteriorating
front tyres on limit / poor
rear tyres worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear no, plates deteriorating
front arm bushs soft
front tyres near limit
steering rack /inner joints worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear no, plates deteriorating
front arm bushs soft
front tyres near limit
steering rack /inner joints worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front arm bushs soft
no.plates deteriorating
front arm bushs soft
rear tyres getting down
Centre exhaust mounting bracket is detached from exhaust.
Hear shield is missing from exhaust catalyst.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket is detached from exhaust.
Hear shield is missing from exhaust catalyst.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W242 STT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 STT, 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 STT registered?
W242 STT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2000.
Is W242 STT safe to buy?
The MOT history for W242 STT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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