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Y453 YBT

2000 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi S3100,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 YBT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,627 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,645 miles

wear to both front tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2012 87,645 miles

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

wear to both front tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,390 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 58,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,060 miles

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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Y453 YBT is a 2000 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y453 YBT, 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 Y453 YBT registered?

Y453 YBT is a 2000 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y453 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 YBT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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