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S33 HBY

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 HBY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,201 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,630 miles

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre scrubbed

rear bush on both front wishbones splitting, not resulting in excess movement

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,865 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 26 Sep 2006 30,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,939 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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S33 HBY is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S33 HBY, 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 S33 HBY registered?

S33 HBY is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is S33 HBY safe to buy?

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