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S3 FME

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,388 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,136 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,959 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 46,105 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,617 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 13,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,628 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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S3 FME is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S3 FME, 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 FME registered?

S3 FME is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is S3 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FME shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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