2000 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · W288 EAX
2000 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 248,547 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W288 EAX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 248,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W288 EAX Mileage History
- 12/02/2022245,055 mi
- 24/02/2023248,547 mi+3,492 mi
Average of roughly 3,382 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
W288 EAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Audi A3 (W288 EAX) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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