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W126 YPP

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,420 mi
Last recorded35,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 YPP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,072 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 28,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,068 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,900 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 20,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 15,147 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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W126 YPP is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W126 YPP, 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 W126 YPP registered?

W126 YPP is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W126 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W126 YPP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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