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W244 PRL

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,161 mi
Last recorded148,161 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 PRL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,161 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,100 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

play inner rack arms

Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,038 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 133,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 121,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,691 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake cable outer sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,325 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 73,434 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,149 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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W244 PRL 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 W244 PRL, 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 W244 PRL registered?

W244 PRL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W244 PRL safe to buy?

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