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W339 SPW

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,723 mi
Last recorded143,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 SPW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 143,723 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 143,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 121,934 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 121,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 111,255 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 111,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

engine noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,072 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,394 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 101,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W339 SPW is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W339 SPW, 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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W339 SPW is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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