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V851 CVV

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,845 mi
Last recorded167,845 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 CVV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 167,845 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 166,988 miles

both front inner sills damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front sills damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2021 166,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 163,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 162,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 156,408 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2018 156,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely all wheels (1.2.1 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 150,259 miles

Oil leak ()

nsf sill holed but not in prescribed area

osf sill corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 150,259 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nsf sill holed but not in prescribed area

osf sill corroded

slight water leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 144,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,520 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 102,662 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 102,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,537 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,064 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,557 miles

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

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

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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V851 CVV is a 2000 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V851 CVV, 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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V851 CVV is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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