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W981 UAB

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 UAB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 122,247 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 122,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,778 miles

Nearside Front high level sensor broken.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted.

washer bottle leaking.

wheel fixings covered.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 107,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front high level sensor broken.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted.

washer bottle leaking.

wheel fixings covered.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,644 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2022 102,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 98,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,660 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,242 miles

Brake pedal has slight amount of travel.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,242 miles

Brake pedal has slight amount of travel.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm).

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,740 miles

Front antiroll bar plastic inner sleeve pulling out

N/S/R shock sleeve rusted loose

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,417 miles

front arm rear bushes starting to perish and split but not yet have play.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr and nsf tyre wall slight damage

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 37,817 miles

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

antiroll bar bush collars cracked

inner surface of front brake discs corroded

oil leak

passengers side of rear bumper not aligned to body

small stonechip in front screen

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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W981 UAB is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W981 UAB, 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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W981 UAB is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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