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S3 VCM

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,860 mi
Last recorded108,860 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,860 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016
Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,980 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 89,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,830 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in rackends

Fail 13 Dec 2011 75,830 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in rackends

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,364 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 68,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,858 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,089 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,875 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 20 Dec 2005 42,061 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 VCM is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 VCM registered?

S3 VCM is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 2 January 2000.

Is S3 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 VCM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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