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W282 UJB

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 UJB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 136,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 136,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 136,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 135,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to cat has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

propshaft rubbing on exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,111 miles

Front lips on sills damaged both sides

Nail in N/S/R tyre

propshaft rubbing exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2017 133,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lips on sills damaged both sides

Nail in N/S/R tyre

propshaft rubbing exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre has large splits on inside sidewall

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has small splits on inside sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2016 131,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has large splits on inside sidewall

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has small splits on inside sidewall

Pass 1 May 2015 130,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 130,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 129,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 129,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 127,050 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 127,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

rear spring lower mountings possibly located incorrectly

Fail 16 Apr 2012 125,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

very low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 125,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

very low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 125,613 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front & rear suspension has been lowerd

Pass 14 May 2010 152,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 138,712 miles

Self headlight leveling control broken N/S

Pass 21 May 2008 123,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 109,402 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 93,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,608 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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W282 UJB is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W282 UJB, 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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W282 UJB is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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