2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Audi A3 MOT pass rate and common faults

516 MOT tests in 2024. 60.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time60.1%
Failed or needed repairs39.9%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 516 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Suspension19.4%
  3. Brakes19.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.0%
  5. Tyres8.5%
  6. Body & chassis7.6%
  7. Steering7.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Audi A3?

In 2024, 60.1% of 2000 Audi A3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 516 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Audi A3?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Audi A3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).