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V537 KCV

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 KCV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,385 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s cv boot weeping

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s cv boot weeping

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,737 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r, rear seat belts not tested

slight play n/s/r upper suspension bush

Fail 14 Aug 2018 101,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted n/s/r, rear seat belts not tested

slight play n/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,744 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,744 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,591 miles

front suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,786 miles

air bag switched off -- light on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag switched off -- light on

o/s/r inner tyre wall cracking/ perished and on legal limit

Pass 2 May 2014 83,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,337 miles

brake fluid a bit low?

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seatbelt not tested

o/s steering rack boot cracking/ perished

o/s/f lower suspention arm bushes deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,948 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,948 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,926 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight perishing to suspention bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight perishing to suspention bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,647 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,657 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,713 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,254 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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V537 KCV is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V537 KCV, 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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V537 KCV is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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