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W351 PCG

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,382 mi
Last recorded174,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 PCG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 174,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 167,707 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 158,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 158,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 148,723 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 148,701 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 144,142 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 144,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 2 May 2012 138,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 138,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 131,670 miles

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

discs pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,564 miles

service brake has alot of travel

Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,564 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ervice brake has alot of travel

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,593 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 84,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,354 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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W351 PCG is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W351 PCG, 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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W351 PCG is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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