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S300 AHH

2000 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,853 mi
Last recorded169,853 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 AHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 169,853 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension lowered

Fail 1 Oct 2024 169,853 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension lowered

Pass 23 Sep 2023 163,760 miles

Advise ; Both front inner / outer body sill slightly holed & corroded[not in prescribed area as yet.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides @ inner / outer wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [at both sides ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides @ anti roll bar d bushes]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 160,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 159,143 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear brake caliper oily no sign of brake fluid leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 154,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,855 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system CALIPER END , ALSO HOSE LOOKS DAMAGED (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 150,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 145,190 miles

Rear silencer baffles loose/faulty.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 145,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system has minor leaks

Rear silencer baffles loose/faulty.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 120,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 113,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake pad wireing secured to brake flexi

o/s/f abs wireing insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi pipe shrouds deterioted,pipes ok

slight damage to n/s and o/s sills

Fail 13 Jul 2009 97,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake pad wireing secured to brake flexi

o/s/f abs wireing insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi pipe shrouds deterioted,pipes ok

slight damage to n/s and o/s sills

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,300 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 62,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 62,252 miles

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

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

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

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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S300 AHH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S300 AHH, 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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S300 AHH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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