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W142 NNJ

2000 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,112 mi
Last recorded182,112 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 NNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 182,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 180,246 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 180,246 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer jets not working (needs fluid) (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 176,773 miles

Windscreen cracked not in drivers view of road

Pass 28 Jan 2017 174,216 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 174,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 171,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 166,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 163,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 158,652 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 154,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 149,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 143,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 135,559 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 135,392 miles

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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)

offside rear tyre splits in the inside sidewall but not exposing the ply cords

Pass 1 Nov 2007 121,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 116,142 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 116,142 miles

Front 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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W142 NNJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W142 NNJ, 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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W142 NNJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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