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X39 MCE

2000 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,000 mi
Last recorded217,000 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 MCE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 217,000 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

general surface corrosion to underside components

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2024 216,537 miles

After market suspension and exhaust system fitted

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2022 216,188 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2022 216,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2021 215,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 213,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 210,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 207,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 203,244 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 203,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 202,297 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 200,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 195,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 188,349 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 178,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2011 178,540 miles

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

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2010 175,088 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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 169,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 149,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 133,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 112,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,659 miles

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

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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X39 MCE is a 2000 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X39 MCE, 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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X39 MCE is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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