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R27 TRY

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

227,962 mi
Last recorded227,962 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TRY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 227,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 227,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 226,648 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 225,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 220,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 217,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 212,487 miles

Lowered suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2016 204,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 186,998 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 186,998 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 182,012 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2014 182,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 173,518 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

rear number plate marked

sill kit fitted

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight movement nearside front top strut mount

slight play steering rack

soft foot brake

Fail 18 May 2013 173,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 166,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 143,422 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 143,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 125,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 110,284 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 95,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 80,948 miles

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

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

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

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

long travel foot brake

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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R27 TRY is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R27 TRY, 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 R27 TRY registered?

R27 TRY is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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