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VU53 GNZ

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GNZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,543 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,543 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhurst silencer leaking and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,922 miles

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

Exhaust is corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both are deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside floor is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,756 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,546 miles

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

Front brake discs are corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 104,545 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,544 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,733 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,239 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking inner side wall

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapped

Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,239 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking inner side wall

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapped

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,773 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear brake discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,887 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,228 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine hard to start and tickover fast failed b.e.t test advice engine diagonostic test

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,248 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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VU53 GNZ is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 VU53 GNZ, 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 VU53 GNZ registered?

VU53 GNZ is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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