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W151 JWL

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,441 mi
Last recorded71,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror glass slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 69,054 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front slight damage to wing mirror glass

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged but not affecting light output

Fail 21 Jun 2024 69,054 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage to wing mirror glass

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking, 1956515, (2002) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking, 1956515, (2002) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,666 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking, 1956515, (2002) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking, 1956515, (2002) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,412 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear baby seats fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 57,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear baby seats fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,451 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,497 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 21,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,904 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 14,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 5,045 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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W151 JWL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W151 JWL, 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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What year was W151 JWL registered?

W151 JWL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W151 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 JWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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