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X399 BUX

2000 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 BUX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 139,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 137,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 135,338 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouling anti-roll bar (2.3.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires behind wheel (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 134,521 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides not adjusted (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 129,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 129,251 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise on rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,328 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,837 miles

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

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

nearside headlight strength slightly dim

Pass 14 Nov 2009 101,676 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power Steering Pipe Insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,490 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 95,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,709 miles

Oil leak

On road test of car for the brakes ABS and Traction light came on but at time of test went out on ramp. Also car seems to have lack of power.

anti-roll bar bushes to body slight play

nearside headlamp aim right on bottom line wont adjust up

Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f track rodend slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 66,824 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 66,824 miles

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

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

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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X399 BUX 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 77.3%.

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 X399 BUX, 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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X399 BUX is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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