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X947 JWP

2000 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

312,153 mi
Last recorded312,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 JWP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 312,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 307,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 307,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 296,976 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 296,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 276,558 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 276,508 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40y18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 248,826 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush separating

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 248,557 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a sidewall cut

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush separating

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 220,423 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2015 192,392 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 13 Nov 2015 191,994 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 165,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,723 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 139,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,183 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 121,114 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2011 105,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2010 97,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,638 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,638 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers rusty

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,515 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,515 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,945 miles

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

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

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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X947 JWP is a 2000 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X947 JWP, 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 X947 JWP registered?

X947 JWP is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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