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S3 HBH

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,541 mi
Last recorded113,541 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,541 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall 225/40/18

Fail 3 Feb 2017 113,541 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler pipes corroded (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall 225/40/18

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,284 miles

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

nearside front drive shaft inner cv gaitor perished

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 96,594 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,616 miles

1x l.e.d inoperative in centre stop light

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake padswearing thin

Fail 28 Aug 2010 87,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1x l.e.d inoperative in centre stop light

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,294 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,412 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 77,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2007 84,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 80,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 HBH is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

S3 HBH is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 2 December 2000.

Is S3 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 HBH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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