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X251 RGA

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,290 mi
Last recorded122,290 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 RGA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,290 miles

Both Front And Rear Brake Disc's Corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,272 miles

front discs lipped

oil leak

play in top mounts front

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,185 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door mirror glass poor

engine noisy

front+rear suspension has been lowered

Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 112,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,111 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2010 106,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,663 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 97,651 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

small chip in zone a of windscreen

undertray loose on n/s/f of veichle

Pass 16 Feb 2005 53,908 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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X251 RGA is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X251 RGA, 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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X251 RGA is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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