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W261 AER

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 AER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 139,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 138,482 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 138,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,885 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,510 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W261 AER is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W261 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

How do I check the history of W261 AER?

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What year was W261 AER registered?

W261 AER is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W261 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 AER shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W261 AER have outstanding finance?

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