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V311 EJA

2000 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,307 mi
Last recorded215,307 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 EJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 215,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 201,820 miles

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

Offside Front headlight cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2020 198,209 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 198,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 198,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes/ at the rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise front discs /pads /condition

advise rear brake flexis/brake pipes require cleaning up

Pass 11 Feb 2019 194,875 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 194,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 193,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 182,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 170,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 128,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,187 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 92,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear brakes binding slightly /pads slightly low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,585 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2010 84,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,402 miles

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

engine undertray damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2009 77,397 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine undertray damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,310 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,302 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,031 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 55,638 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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V311 EJA is a 2000 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V311 EJA, 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 V311 EJA registered?

V311 EJA is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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