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W78 YPX

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,931 mi
Last recorded130,931 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 YPX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,931 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 106,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,119 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 51,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

abs lamp came on during deceleramoter brake test

o/s headlamp aim on low limit

screen damaged on swept area.

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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W78 YPX is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W78 YPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W78 YPX registered?

W78 YPX is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W78 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 YPX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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