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S33 UBU

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 124,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 128,373 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Jun 2010 128,373 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,426 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 116,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,263 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2007 89,575 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

exhaust hitting heat shield

Pass 5 May 2006 79,427 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 UBU is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

S33 UBU is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is S33 UBU safe to buy?

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