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X198 NGN

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,068 mi
Last recorded141,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 141,068 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 141,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,082 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 114,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,116 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,983 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

new pads need bedding in feel slightly soft

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

new pads need bedding in feel slightly soft

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,166 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,537 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,299 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 50,299 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,248 miles

drivers side front seat back will not unlock using outer release leaver but ok using inner release leaver

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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X198 NGN is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X198 NGN, 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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X198 NGN is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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