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L14 MPJ

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,872 mi
Last recorded139,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 MPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,872 miles

blue smoke from exhaust on start up

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 139,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

blue smoke from exhaust on start up

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorating

poor beam image clarity from both headlamps

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2014 131,088 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,980 miles

brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 122,980 miles

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

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

brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 112,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 101,725 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 101,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 91,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 83,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 71,748 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,322 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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L14 MPJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L14 MPJ, 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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L14 MPJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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