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V34 EJT

2000 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,545 mi
Last recorded210,545 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 EJT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2018 210,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 208,074 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 204,185 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack end ball joint.

Some pitting to both rear brake discs.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 204,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs badly pitted on inner face.

Slight play in offside steering rack end ball joint.

Some pitting to both rear brake discs.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 201,093 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 201,081 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear discs badly pitted.

Nearside rear brake slightly binding on.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 197,490 miles

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear discs badly pitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding nearside rear brake.

Slight play in offside rack end ball joint.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 197,490 miles

Slight binding nearside rear brake.

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear discs badly pitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in offside rack end ball joint.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 193,125 miles

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear discs pitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside rack end.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 193,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear discs pitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside rack end.

Pass 6 Jan 2012

Slight play in both sides steering rack ends.

Some pitting to both front and both rear discs.

Fail 6 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Slight play in both sides steering rack ends.

Some pitting to both front and both rear discs.

Pass 26 Jan 2011

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

Some corrosion and pitting to both front discs.

Some corrosion and pitting to both rear discs.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 175,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 168,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rack end has slight play in it

offside rear tyre wearing (stepped) on inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2009 168,825 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rack end has slight play in it

offside rear tyre wearing (stepped) on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 157,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 142,769 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 142,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 132,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Uneven wear to tread of nearside rear tyre might cause vibration.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 132,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Uneven wear in nearside rear tyre tread might cause vibration.

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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V34 EJT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V34 EJT, 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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V34 EJT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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