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W679 XLG

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 XLG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,225 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,220 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vision restricted to both sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 88,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 88,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,012 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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W679 XLG is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W679 XLG, 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 W679 XLG registered?

W679 XLG is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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