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V223 HWA

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

241,874 mi
Last recorded241,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 HWA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 241,874 miles

Nearside Front drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 221,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 201,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 194,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 192,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 180,823 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 175,140 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Offside Rear cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 168,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 163,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 159,257 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 159,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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V223 HWA is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V223 HWA, 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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V223 HWA is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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