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W283 OSO

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,750 mi
Last recorded152,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 OSO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 152,750 miles

corrosion:- p.a.s pipes, brake pipes

sills & inner wheelarch covers fitted

vehicle lowered

Pass 7 Jul 2015 146,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jun 2014 138,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 May 2013 127,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2013 127,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,018 miles

inside tyre walls cracking but not showing cords

Fail 11 Apr 2012 119,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely 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)

inside tyre walls cracking but not showing cords

Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,335 miles

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

offside front tyre has small split to inside wall not showing cords at time of test

Pass 18 May 2010 104,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 90,923 miles

Rear Wiper Split

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,726 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,438 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 66,438 miles

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

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

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

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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W283 OSO 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 73.3%.

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 W283 OSO, 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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W283 OSO is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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