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5 YR

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 YR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 74,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 74,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 69,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 65,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,560 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,874 miles

†Front disc pads appear 4-5mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,503 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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5 YR is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 100,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 YR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 YR registered?

5 YR is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is 5 YR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 YR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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