AUDI A3 A3ARE has 29 MOTs

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This 2000 AUDI A3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 105,118 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 13:40.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 9th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

A3ARE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JUNE 2027105,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20259TH JUNE 2026104,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Tyres Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST MAY 202430TH MAY 2025103,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED30TH MAY 2024103,918 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Rusty
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MAY 202325TH MAY 2024101,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH MAY 2023101,413 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Visible Black Smoke At Idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
PASSED19TH MAY 202218TH MAY 202399,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH MAY 202299,207 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED14TH MAY 202113TH MAY 202297,829 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Pads Worn Close To Brake Sensors
PASSED23RD MAY 201929TH NOVEMBER 202094,400 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 201829TH MAY 201991,437 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 201891,437 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 201889,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 201789,702 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  11. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  13. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201628TH SEPTEMBER 201784,600 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201680,100 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 201580,100 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201572,438 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED23RD MAY 201311TH JUNE 201466,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201211TH JUNE 201363,580 MI
FAILED12TH JUNE 201263,580 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH MAY 20111ST JUNE 201260,647 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Outer Tread Wearing Low
PASSED13TH MAY 20101ST JUNE 201158,726 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 20091ST JUNE 201056,107 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 20081ST JUNE 200953,318 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 20071ST JUNE 200852,334 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 200752,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED2ND JUNE 20061ST JUNE 200749,828 MI
FAILED1ST JUNE 200649,828 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3ARE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

A3ARE MOT Comments

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A3ARE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 105,118 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,043 miles

A3ARE FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration A3ARE was manufactured on Friday 17th March 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 105,118 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 4,043 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3ARE has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 43 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does A3ARE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 9th July 2026 A3ARE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3ARE Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 9th July 2026 A3ARE does have Tax. Read more

When does A3ARE Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3ARE will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3ARE MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3ARE will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 9th June 2027. Read more

When did A3ARE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3ARE was on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 13:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3ARE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A3ARE we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3ARE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A3ARE we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A3ARE?

A3ARE is registered as a 2000 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has A3ARE done?

The odometer reading for A3ARE at the last MOT in June 2026 was 105,118 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,043 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3ARE?

The vehicle A3ARE was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th March 2000. Read more

What colour is A3ARE?

The official colour of A3ARE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A3ARE have?

A3ARE has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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