2000 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · 6000 TF
2000 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 129,005 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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6000 TF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2026
- 129,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
6000 TF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Audi A3 (6000 TF) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
6000 TF Mileage History
- 23/05/2023117,745 mi
- 09/05/2024120,073 mi+2,328 mi
- 14/05/2025124,242 mi+4,169 mi
- 22/06/2026128,921 mi+4,679 mi
- 01/07/2026129,005 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 3,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
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