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W162 TTF

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,685 mi
Last recorded160,685 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 TTF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 160,685 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 160,685 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 158,034 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 153,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 146,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 140,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 132,550 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 132,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 124,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 124,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,295 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 117,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 109,278 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 109,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 103,604 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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W162 TTF is a 2000 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W162 TTF, 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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W162 TTF is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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