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X315 HTF

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,490 mi
Last recorded161,490 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 HTF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 161,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 161,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 151,193 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 151,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 139,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 123,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,335 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,858 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 114,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 110,057 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 108,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

offside front top shock mounting fitted in correctly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,035 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,034 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

low oil level

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,078 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,874 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 37,551 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 37,549 miles

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

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

rear number plate water stained

slighy exhaust blow on centre silencer

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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X315 HTF is a 2000 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X315 HTF, 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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X315 HTF is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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