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S3 FVT

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 126,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 118,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 110,121 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 110,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,394 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 FVT is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 FVT?

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What year was S3 FVT registered?

S3 FVT is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is S3 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FVT shows 5 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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