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W851 YBU

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 119,551 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 119,551 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 117,206 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,206 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 114,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 114,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010
Fail 23 Nov 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,576 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 87,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 76,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,984 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

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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W851 YBU is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W851 YBU, 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 W851 YBU registered?

W851 YBU is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W851 YBU safe to buy?

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