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S3 FSK

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,376 mi
Last recorded137,376 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 137,376 miles

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

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 125,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 125,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Aug 2010 124,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 113,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 113,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 84,519 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 84,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FSK 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 54.5%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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