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W233 SCF

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,817 mi
Last recorded184,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 SCF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 184,817 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 184,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 172,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 172,109 miles

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

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

off side rear coil spring old pieces left behind with new coil spring

Pass 27 Sep 2012 159,378 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 147,459 miles

custmer replaced with second hand spring

Fail 29 Sep 2011 147,457 miles

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

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

Horn ineffective

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 138,396 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 115,006 miles

front inner brake discs corroding and de-laminating around edges

nearside rear ESP sensor drop-link detatched

Fail 17 Nov 2009 115,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake discs corroding and de-laminating around edges

nearside rear ESP sensor drop-link detatched

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 94,936 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,826 miles

both rear bushes of front lower wishbones split

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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W233 SCF is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W233 SCF, 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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W233 SCF is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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