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S3 AOB

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

129,763 mi
Last recorded129,763 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AOB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,763 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,754 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,959 miles

Brake Pedal Travel Long But Has Sufficient Reserve Travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 128,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling Device Missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling Arch Liner On Full Lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Body To Suspension Control Arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Body To Suspension Control Arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pedal Travel Long But Has Sufficient Reserve Travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section Corroded Onto Body Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooling Loop Under Radiator & Inner Arch Nearside (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 128,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Top arms and Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,311 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 127,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Inside faces Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front indicator slightly discolured

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,261 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 103,236 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,554 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,715 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2008 78,693 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S3 AOB is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S3 AOB, 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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S3 AOB is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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