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W244 RCG

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,244 mi
Last recorded151,244 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 RCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 151,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 148,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,618 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,738 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,972 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 59,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,240 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 RCG is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RCG, 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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W244 RCG is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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