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S3 NRG

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,914 mi
Last recorded138,914 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NRG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 138,914 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

service brake has less reserve travel than expected but is still sufficient

Fail 27 Sep 2011 131,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 131,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 129,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 129,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on both edges and starting to perish

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and are out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,003 miles

REAR BRAKE HOSES REQUIRE ATTENTION (CLIPS)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 119,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE HOSES REQUIRE ATTENTION (CLIPS)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,805 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,915 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 82,582 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 63,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 NRG is a 2000 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NRG, 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 NRG is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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