2000 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · JIG 5800
2000 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 218,927 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JIG 5800 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 218,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JIG 5800 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 (JIG 5800) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
JIG 5800 Mileage History
- 15/04/2024193,267 mi
- 15/04/2024193,267 mi
- 05/05/2025207,384 mi+14,117 mi
- 02/05/2026218,927 mi+11,543 mi
- 06/05/2026218,927 mi
Average of roughly 12,479 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: Average
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