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X272 FEV

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,108 mi
Last recorded161,108 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 FEV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 161,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges/ recommend replace

brake pedal slightly spongy

lowering springs fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 157,861 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 157,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 Inner 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 151,569 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 147,499 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge and sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 143,265 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 141,084 miles

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 10 Oct 2011 141,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

headlamp range mechanism broken on ns rear suspension arm

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 130,739 miles

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

chip in n/s windscreen

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s c.v boot starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres low on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres low on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,651 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 39,635 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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X272 FEV is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X272 FEV, 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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What year was X272 FEV registered?

X272 FEV is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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