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S3 SDK

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,430 miles

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 19 Nov 2015 122,095 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2015 122,042 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2014 115,781 miles

Handbrake has alot of travel

O/S/R droplink slight play

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play

Rear Flexie ferrules corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2014 115,781 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has alot of travel

O/S/R droplink slight play

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play

Rear Flexie ferrules corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,638 miles

ns front inner cv boot perished

ns handbrake outer cable deteriorated at caliper attachment

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,755 miles

no spare wheel fitted

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to inner and outer edges of both rear brake discs

some perishing to ns front inner cv boot

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs and some on outer edges

ns front tyre worn slightly on both edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,170 miles

note modified suspension kit fitted to this car

Fail 30 Jul 2008 93,170 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

note modified suspension kit fitted to this car

Pass 12 May 2007 86,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 80,267 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 SDK 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 78.6%.

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 SDK, 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 SDK registered?

S3 SDK is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is S3 SDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 SDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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