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W242 WGP

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 WGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 152,958 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 152,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 145,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 138,696 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 138,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 130,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 123,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 116,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 114,188 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 110,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 103,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,229 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,931 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 93,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,851 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 76,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 67,232 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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W242 WGP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W242 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

W242 WGP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W242 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 WGP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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