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W785 XNK

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 XNK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,922 miles

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front outer CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front chassis rail dented

Near side front washer jet partially blocked

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Noise from auxillary/timming belt area

Rear brake compensator linkage broken

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

Pass 2 May 2008 98,042 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 98,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,673 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 83,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,366 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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W785 XNK is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W785 XNK, 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 W785 XNK registered?

W785 XNK is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W785 XNK safe to buy?

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