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W108 RAA

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

252,213 mi
Last recorded252,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 RAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 252,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 252,213 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 239,469 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 239,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf osr tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 223,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 210,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 193,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres and nearside rear in centre of tyre on 2mm tread depth

Fail 2 Jul 2013 193,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres and nearside rear in centre of tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 28 Jul 2012 182,235 miles

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage but no cords exposed

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 21 Jul 2012 181,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Jun 2011 170,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 162,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads low

front wipers slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 156,982 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 156,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 151,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 150,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 139,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 128,005 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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W108 RAA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W108 RAA, 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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W108 RAA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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