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V334 HEC

2000 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,956 mi
Last recorded138,956 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV334 HEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 138,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 138,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 138,115 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 137,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 136,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 135,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,355 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre shows an outer sidewall repair [not recomended]

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre becoming low on tread; worn inner edge; perished outer shoulder

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre becoming low on tread;worn inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both metal brake pipes show deterioration

Fail 1 Jul 2019 134,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre shows an outer sidewall repair [not recomended]

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre becoming low on tread; worn inner edge; perished outer shoulder

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre becoming low on tread;worn inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both metal brake pipes show deterioration

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 104,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,504 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 130,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre ,cords not exposed.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 121,545 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre ,cords not exposed.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 121,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 31 Mar 2008 112,268 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 112,267 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 98,972 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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V334 HEC is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V334 HEC, 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 V334 HEC registered?

V334 HEC is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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