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X668 VJK

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,893 mi
Last recorded141,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 VJK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 141,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 141,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 133,528 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

n/s/f & o/s/f headlamp patterns only just visible.

Pass 17 May 2019 120,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 120,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,705 miles

Steering rack damp

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,875 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,141 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,725 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight grease leak from o/s/f inner driveshaft boot

Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight grease leak from o/s/f inner driveshaft boot

Pass 20 May 2011 85,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 85,808 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,384 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 74,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,374 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,627 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 55,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 146,177 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 146,177 miles

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

Offside Front 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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X668 VJK is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X668 VJK, 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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X668 VJK is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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