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W244 SOU

2000 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,999 mi
Last recorded237,999 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 SOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 237,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 233,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 233,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 225,163 miles

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

very slight movement in n/s/f trod end

Pass 6 Nov 2013 217,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 211,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 211,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 204,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 195,071 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 195,071 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 186,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 177,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 168,072 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 157,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs corroded

both front and nearside rear tyre treads 2mm

front brakes slightly fluctuating

nearside front pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2005 133,641 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 SOU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

W244 SOU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W244 SOU safe to buy?

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