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W227 SYA

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 152,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,303 miles

both side front jacking points damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2022 144,401 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,100 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Jun 2016

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014
Pass 12 Jul 2013

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

Pass 30 May 2012 138,572 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 133,137 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 133,133 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake disc surface rusty, may clean with use

Pass 26 Mar 2010 122,063 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 108,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 94,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,249 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 81,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,797 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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W227 SYA is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W227 SYA, 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 W227 SYA registered?

W227 SYA is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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