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W285 JND

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,344 mi
Last recorded115,344 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 JND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 115,344 miles

Front registration plate not fully secure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside poor beam image dipped beam

Offside Rear piece of metal in treaded area of tyre

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,376 miles

20% of upper stop lamp light sources not illuminating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at defective sleeve(locking bands corroded/incomplete) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion present on offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes (at rear near hoses)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 110,376 miles

20% of upper stop lamp light sources not illuminating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at defective sleeve(locking bands corroded/incomplete) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion present on offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes (at rear near hoses)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre nail

Fail 11 Sep 2015 105,376 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre nail

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,948 miles

nearside headlamp cracked not effecting beam image

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2009 73,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp cracked not effecting beam image

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,750 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 65,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small hole in nearside headlight glass

Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,949 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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W285 JND is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W285 JND, 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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W285 JND is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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