2000 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · J44 RJT
2000 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 55,753 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J44 RJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 55,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J44 RJT 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 (J44 RJT) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
J44 RJT Mileage History
- 05/01/202254,228 mi
- 05/01/202254,228 mi
- 17/05/202355,046 mi+818 mi
- 23/05/202355,046 mi
- 07/05/202455,753 mi+707 mi
Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
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