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X104 ABL

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX104 ABL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 138,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 130,938 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 120,631 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

small nick in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2009 120,631 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

small nick in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2008 103,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 84,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X104 ABL is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X104 ABL, 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 X104 ABL registered?

X104 ABL is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X104 ABL safe to buy?

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