MOT Status
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122,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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.
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.
Offside Front Nail in tyre
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Brake pedal has slight amount of travel.
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Front tyres on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm).
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
front arm rear bushes starting to perish and split but not yet have play.
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
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
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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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