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SRC 292P

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,385 mi
Last recorded169,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRC 292P
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 169,385 miles

Both front suspension arm inner bushes showing signs of cracking

Wheel arch in poor condition

f/n/side lower ball joint slight play

f/n/side steering rack gator slight leak

f/o/side shocker slight leak

f/o/side steering rack joint inner slight wear

Fail 18 Jan 2025 169,385 miles

Both front suspension arm inner bushes showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel arch in poor condition

f/n/side lower ball joint slight play

f/n/side steering rack gator slight leak

f/o/side shocker slight leak

f/o/side steering rack joint inner slight wear

Pass 19 Jan 2024 166,143 miles

Emmisions at limits

Rear o/side tytre worn

Pass 20 Jul 2021 165,547 miles

Rear o/side tyre worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2021 165,547 miles

Emissions not tested Radiator burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear o/side tyre worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 163,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 141,106 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 130,344 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 130,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 116,646 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 116,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front inner tyre worn near to cord

Pass 4 Jul 2013 107,710 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 107,709 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,154 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,700 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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SRC 292P is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SRC 292P, 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 SRC 292P registered?

SRC 292P is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is SRC 292P safe to buy?

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