MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread area
rear brake disc worn
surface corrosion to all four brake discs
nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread area
rear brake disc worn
surface corrosion to all four brake discs
All four brake discs are wearing and deteriorating.
Handbrake mechanism on neardside rear caliper is partially seized.
Headlamp outer lenses are deteriorating, slightly reducing light output
Nearside rear brake disc pad is wearing.
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
nearside front tyre has gouge on inner wall
plastic covers on bodysills prvent proper examination
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear number plate is deteriorating.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear number plate is deteriorating.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s headlight ajuster poor
rear reg plate poor
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
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W201 VLY is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 W201 VLY, 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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W201 VLY is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 27 June 2000.
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