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S3 NEU

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,556 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

suspension has limited movement

Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,325 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

suspension has limited movement

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,306 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 115,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,637 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low H/Lamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension modified appeared satis factory at time of mot test

Fail 15 Mar 2018 112,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension modified appeared satis factory at time of mot test

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 111,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension modified satisfactory at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,644 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 106,640 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 99,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

esp light on

power steering oil cooler corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 94,934 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 86,519 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,519 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,729 miles

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

fuel pipe at rail secured with cable ties

Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,376 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 58,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 41,888 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 41,888 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NEU is a 2000 Audi A3 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 A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 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 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 NEU, 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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What year was S3 NEU registered?

S3 NEU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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