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W948 TJU

2000 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 TJU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 97,814 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 97,809 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,965 miles

front brake pads low inners

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

rear coil springs corroded

wear on brake disc alround

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,310 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,618 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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W948 TJU is a 2000 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W948 TJU, 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 W948 TJU registered?

W948 TJU is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W948 TJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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