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W249 RHR

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 RHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre splitting slightly 205/55/zr16

Fail 1 Apr 2015 137,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre splitting slightly 205/55/zr16

Fail 29 May 2014 137,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 128,942 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 128,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 128,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,052 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 115,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,432 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 109,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

offside rear coil spring 40mm lowering spring fitted nearside rear coil spring standered fitment no fail criteria in manual for this item advise only

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 105,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 100,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 97,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 94,190 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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W249 RHR 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 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W249 RHR, 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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W249 RHR is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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