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W197 MJH

2000 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,272 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,720 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 112,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle both sides cant see upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides(axle)-cant see top side of mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 104,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,225 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 101,215 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,955 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,424 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,693 miles

both rear axle bushes in poor condision

Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear axle bushes in poor condision

Pass 25 May 2012 83,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,474 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,231 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 73,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,680 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 68,680 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 59,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,553 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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W197 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 69.2%.

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 W197 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 W197 MJH registered?

W197 MJH is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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