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W109 RAA

2000 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 RAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 159,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill soft within seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2023 159,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022
Pass 6 Apr 2021 162,001 miles

all tyre outer walls damaged

corrossion to underside

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 159,153 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2018 159,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2017 158,257 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 156,796 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 156,795 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 148,109 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 148,102 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery pad warning light illuminated

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and tread level low

o/s/f shocker leaking

play in steering rack

water pipe leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 131,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,900 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 123,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,971 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 94,978 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 80,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 70,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,172 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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W109 RAA is a 2000 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W109 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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W109 RAA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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