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W194 SVG

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,116 mi
Last recorded172,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 SVG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 172,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Brake warning light is on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant low

cut in n/s/r tyre

engine covers fitted

front disc's slightly worn/scored

rear disc's scored

washer low

Fail 10 Jul 2012 172,113 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant low

cut in n/s/r tyre

engine covers fitted

front disc's slightly worn/scored

rear disc's scored

washer low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 165,366 miles

Body Damage Offside Rear Quarter & Door

Both Front Headlamps Defused Light Patterns

Front Anti Roll Bar Worn and Bushes are also worn

Nearside Steering Arm has Slight Free Play in Ball Joint

Offside Steering Arm has Slight Free Play in a Ball Joint

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 165,366 miles

Body Damage Offside Rear Quarter & Door

Both Front Headlamps Defused Light Patterns

Front Anti Roll Bar Worn and Bushes are also worn

Nearside Steering Arm has Slight Free Play in Ball Joint

Offside Steering Arm has Slight Free Play in a Ball Joint

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 165,011 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

o/s rear wing & drivers door damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 156,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 146,121 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 146,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 133,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 116,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 108,147 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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W194 SVG is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W194 SVG, 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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W194 SVG is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W194 SVG safe to buy?

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