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W147 MJH

2000 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,984 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 123,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 123,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,081 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 116,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 108,525 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 97,280 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 97,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 91,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,923 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 79,923 miles

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

Play noted in o/s track-rod.

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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W147 MJH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W147 MJH, 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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W147 MJH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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