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S3 TNE

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TNE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 131,750 miles

Front tyres beginning to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2016 129,610 miles

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

slight play o/s/f top mount

Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,826 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 121,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 118,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 109,536 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre tread getting low and has a nail in edge of tread

offside rear spring corroded

rear anti roll bar link arms worn

slight play in steering column/rack

Fail 19 Jul 2011 109,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre tread getting low and has a nail in edge of tread

offside rear spring corroded

rear anti roll bar link arms worn

slight play in steering column/rack

Fail 13 Jul 2010 101,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner side of discs

n/s/r antiroll bar link worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 101,609 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner side of discs

n/s/r antiroll bar link worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,934 miles

chip in windscreen outside of swept view

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside and offside front tyre treads low on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2009 91,934 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside of swept view

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside and offside front tyre treads low on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,853 miles

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

front tyres getting low on edges slightly

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,853 miles

front tyres getting low on edges slightly

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 75,623 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms rear bushes perished

advise rear pads 60% worn

Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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 (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

advise front discs slighty worn

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise rear discs slighty worn

advise slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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 (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

advise front discs slighty worn

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise rear discs slighty worn

advise slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jul 2005 55,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TNE is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

S3 TNE is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is S3 TNE safe to buy?

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