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J66 WAS

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,574 mi
Last recorded133,574 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 WAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 133,574 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 133,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 127,351 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

N/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge.

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 127,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs are worn.

N/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge.

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 119,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Over heating.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 114,229 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers window inop

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 114,229 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers window inop

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 109,192 miles

Drivers electric window not working

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle overheated during test. Fan not cutting in.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 101,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 94,479 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 94,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J66 WAS is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J66 WAS, 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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What year was J66 WAS registered?

J66 WAS is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is J66 WAS safe to buy?

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