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S333 CBC

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,270 mi
Last recorded190,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 CBC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 190,270 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 187,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 183,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 180,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 177,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 170,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 154,467 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low on inside edge

Short brake pipes on both rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 145,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 140,567 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 140,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 133,303 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 127,710 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in osf strut top

Fail 1 Feb 2010 122,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 112,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 103,865 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 103,843 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 90,379 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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S333 CBC is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S333 CBC, 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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S333 CBC is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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