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W251 RHR

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine overheating (cooling fan inoperative). Near-side front brake wear indicator is severed.

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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W251 RHR is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W251 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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What year was W251 RHR registered?

W251 RHR is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W251 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 RHR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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