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X665 VJN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,242 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 83,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,093 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 81,087 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,293 miles

Engine lamp on, but car is pre 2003

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 77,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant reservoir empty

Engine lamp on, but car is pre 2003

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,893 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,256 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,253 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,418 miles

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded

Front tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2018 60,850 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust mount welds fractured

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 60,850 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust mount welds fractured

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed stickers/danglers (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 58,174 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 56,179 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 54,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,602 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 50,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,686 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 35,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 34,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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X665 VJN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 X665 VJN, 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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X665 VJN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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