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S3 DNR

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DNR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,629 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,530 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f C.V gaiters slightly damp.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres VERY close to the legal limit.

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,167 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes worn.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,447 miles

Both front brake disc,s have very light surface rust.

Both front wishbone inner bushes deteriorating slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,561 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes cracking and deteriorating.

Front and rear brake disc,s have surface rust.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,330 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,848 miles

FORNT BRAKE DISC WORN AND CORRODED

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 DNR 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 90.9%.

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 S3 DNR, 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 S3 DNR registered?

S3 DNR is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is S3 DNR safe to buy?

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