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1 MAM

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,519 mi
Last recorded97,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,519 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Slight lip with corrosion on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Slight lip with corrosion on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,918 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS RUSTY...

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,529 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,862 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,676 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,581 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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1 MAM is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 1 MAM, 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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1 MAM is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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