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J33 KMS

2000 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

138,049 mi
Last recorded138,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 KMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 138,049 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 138,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 122,210 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable To Check Rear Seat Belts Due To Seats Taken Apart

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,916 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 105,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake lagging in operation low servo pressure (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,674 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 89,665 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,467 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 82,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 80,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 78,164 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 76,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 75,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,143 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 74,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,959 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,064 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,877 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,191 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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J33 KMS is a 2000 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 J33 KMS, 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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J33 KMS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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