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W859 UMY

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 UMY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 131,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear age related corrosion to front + rear subframe + suspension items

Pass 25 Mar 2023 131,192 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 131,192 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,397 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

bolt missing out of bonnet

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Fail 10 Jun 2019 124,395 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

bolt missing out of bonnet

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 111,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 108,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 101,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 96,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 93,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,988 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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W859 UMY is a 2000 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 W859 UMY, 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 W859 UMY registered?

W859 UMY is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W859 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W859 UMY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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