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B16 VRX

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,151 mi
Last recorded183,151 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VRX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 183,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 180,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 176,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 174,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 168,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 163,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 155,278 miles

play in both front top mounts

Pass 25 May 2017 143,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 139,744 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2016 139,744 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 137,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 137,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

head lamp adjuster switch broken

Pass 14 Sep 2013 135,787 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded

passenger side washer jet insuficent water

Fail 7 Sep 2013 135,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s head light lense slightly deteroated.

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded

passenger side washer jet insuficent water

Pass 9 Jan 2012 123,575 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 123,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs rusty

washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs rusty

washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,663 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 93,663 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,492 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,812 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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B16 VRX is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B16 VRX, 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.

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What year was B16 VRX registered?

B16 VRX is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is B16 VRX safe to buy?

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