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W331 XKX

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,385 mi
Last recorded161,385 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 XKX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 161,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 161,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2021 159,843 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding areas, not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security also deformed sill area, will require plastic trims/side skirts removing due to obscuring outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security also deformed sill area, will require plastic trims/side skirts removing due to obscuring outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding areas not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 159,742 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 158,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 158,766 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to all underside components

Pass 9 May 2017 158,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 151,652 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 143,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 143,306 miles

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

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

N/s/r shocker soft

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes sligfhtly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 136,456 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 119,532 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 119,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,385 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 107,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,420 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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W331 XKX is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W331 XKX, 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 W331 XKX registered?

W331 XKX is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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