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S300 YES

2000 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,892 mi
Last recorded188,892 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 YES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 188,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 188,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 187,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 186,244 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 184,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 184,886 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 183,973 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 181,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 177,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 171,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 171,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 160,989 miles

Damage to body sill seams

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner brake pads appear worn low.

Wear detected in nearside rear anti roll bar link joints

Fail 21 May 2012 160,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Damage to body sill seams

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner brake pads appear worn low.

Wear detected in nearside rear anti roll bar link joints

Pass 20 May 2011 146,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

both front ball joint rubber gaiters split

Fail 20 May 2011 146,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front ball joint rubber gaiters split

Fail 4 May 2011 146,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 127,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 127,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 111,372 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,411 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 83,866 miles

Centre section of exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 63,865 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S300 YES is a 2000 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S300 YES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S300 YES is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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