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V216 LJM

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 LJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 133,174 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun strip on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges amp wire rubbing on gearbox (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from blead nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on exhaust (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 21 Dec 2019 126,863 miles

Central Middle section exhaust bracket broken

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 126,863 miles

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

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

Central Middle section exhaust bracket broken

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 123,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,964 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,963 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 116,075 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 113,579 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 113,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,431 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 97,376 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 92,125 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,013 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

engine covers fitted

minor oil leak

rear number plate slightly distorted

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to front brake disks on inner face on outer edges

surface corossion to radiator

Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,614 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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V216 LJM is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V216 LJM, 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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V216 LJM is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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