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S3 FLF

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,432 mi
Last recorded163,432 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 163,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 163,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 157,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 153,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 153,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 147,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 147,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 140,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 137,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 133,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 127,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,273 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,491 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 98,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,562 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 78,363 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 78,363 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,960 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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S3 FLF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S3 FLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 FLF registered?

S3 FLF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is S3 FLF safe to buy?

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