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J27 HAR

2020 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A332,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 70,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2025 110,307 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Pass 7 May 2025 67,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 67,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,773 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 20 May 2024 56,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,259 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 9 May 2023 43,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 43,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,227 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,365 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017

child seat in nearside rear. unable to check seatbelt

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

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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J27 HAR is a 2020 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2020 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,164 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 J27 HAR, 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 6 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J27 HAR registered?

J27 HAR is a 2020 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2020.

Is J27 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 HAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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