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W353 EGC

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,289 mi
Last recorded156,289 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 EGC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2021 156,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 143,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

intake pip leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake has very slight drag

Vacuum hose split causing air leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 136,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 124,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,677 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 104,963 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,039 miles

advise new rear disc and pads, about 90% worn.

slight play in rear anti roll bar and bushes.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,677 miles

note rear tyres wearing low.

slight play in rear anti roll bar and bushes, not excessive.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 61,670 miles

Front brake pads low and discs lipped. Advise replacement.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,386 miles

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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W353 EGC 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 100%.

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 W353 EGC, 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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W353 EGC is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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