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W254 AER

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 AER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 72,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering arms have slight at inner fixings

Pass 28 May 2011 65,738 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2011 65,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,524 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,821 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 53,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,931 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 47,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006

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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W254 AER is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W254 AER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W254 AER registered?

W254 AER is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W254 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 AER shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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