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M40 MHT

2000 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,078 mi
Last recorded137,078 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 MHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 137,078 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 133,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,219 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,079 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both top mtgs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,075 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both top mtgs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,648 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,156 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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M40 MHT is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M40 MHT, 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 M40 MHT registered?

M40 MHT is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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