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W146 BJN

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 BJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 131,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & backs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 131,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & backs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,258 miles

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,050 miles

Front inner discs slightly corroded.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,079 miles

Front and rear inner discs corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & back (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 92,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front inner discs slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,331 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,553 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc's corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,729 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly pitted and worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,452 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 72,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,793 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 67,793 miles

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

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

screw in nearside front tyre

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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W146 BJN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W146 BJN, 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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W146 BJN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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