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S3 JTC

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,115 mi
Last recorded155,115 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 155,115 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 156,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 149,509 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 149,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 137,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 137,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 118,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 118,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,513 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2007 145,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 133,022 miles

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

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 JTC is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JTC, 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 JTC registered?

S3 JTC is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is S3 JTC safe to buy?

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