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W176 WGC

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 WGC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,281 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 93,280 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,604 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 64,604 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,588 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,584 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 27,212 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,041 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 23,041 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W176 WGC is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W176 WGC, 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 W176 WGC registered?

W176 WGC is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W176 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 WGC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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