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X961 JLU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,537 mi
Last recorded108,537 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (9.2.6d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (9.2.6d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,979 miles

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

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

n/s inner floor sill plug missig

Pass 25 Mar 2016 102,146 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 102,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 84,343 miles

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

nearside inner floor sill plug missing

Fail 29 Dec 2012 84,343 miles

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

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

nearside inner floor sill plug missing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust mount fracture but not likely to fall off

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,495 miles

ALL BRAKRE DISCS STARTING TO RUST, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT TYRES WORM ON EDGES

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,913 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,541 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,846 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 48,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X961 JLU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X961 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X961 JLU registered?

X961 JLU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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