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W189 MJH

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

215,909 mi
Last recorded215,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 215,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 205,980 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 198,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 194,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced AXLE AT BUSHES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 194,249 miles

Emissions not tested LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced AXLE AT BUSHES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 189,675 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 189,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 185,117 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 172,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 165,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 157,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 148,415 miles

damage to rear panel

Pass 2 May 2014 140,659 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread and splitting

offside headlight stone chipped

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play in both sides top strut mountings

slight play in offside steering

Fail 2 May 2014 140,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on tread and splitting

offside headlight stone chipped

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play in both sides top strut mountings

slight play in offside steering

Pass 23 May 2013 136,468 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 136,412 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 130,784 miles

Nearside window faulty

Fail 18 May 2012 130,784 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside window faulty

Pass 11 May 2011 126,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 126,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 120,460 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 120,457 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 115,122 miles

slight movement in both front top strut mountings

slight play in offide steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 105,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 95,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,328 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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W189 MJH is a 2000 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W189 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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What year was W189 MJH registered?

W189 MJH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W189 MJH safe to buy?

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